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Hancock County looking for new county administrator after approving resignation of current administrator
During their regularly scheduled commission meeting on Thursday, July 11, the Hancock County commissioners unanimously approved the resignation of Paul Zuros from his role as the county administrator effective July 19.
FEMA opening Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County Thursday, FEMA officials announced. West Virginia residents impacted by the April 11-12 storms can visit a disaster recovery center for help registering for FEMA disaster assistance. Officials say the center will be up and...
Two Ohio State Routes will be closed for a couple of days
Starting July 22, in Jefferson County, State Route 150 will close during daytime hours for a culvert replacement project. East of Pleasant Grove. In Belmont County, starting July 22, State Route 149 will be closed to traffic for a slide repair project.
Few residents opt out of $600 million class action settlement in East Palestine, Ohio, derailment
Few people ultimately opted out of the $600 million class action settlement Norfolk Southern offered to people affected by last year’s disastrous East Palestine train derailment despite the questions residents raised about the deal, lawyers said. The plaintiffs’ attorneys said only 22 of the nearly 2,000 households in the small Ohio town where the derailment happened in February 2023 opted out of the deal before the July 1 deadline. In total, only 173 of the more than 190,000 households in the 20-mile (32.2-kilometer) area around the derailment covered by the deal had decided not to accept it as of Monday’s...
Dee Jays latest to add parking spots for veterans in Weirton
WEIRTON, W.Va. — The city of Weirton played host to a special ceremony at Dee Jays BBQ Ribs & Grille in Weirton. Three parking spots were dedicated for purple heart recipients. The program is designed to encourage veterans to have closer parking spaces with several businesses throughout the city.
Attorney explains East Palestine class action settlement
EAST PALESTINE, OHIO — In East Palestine, the community is still dealing with the aftereffects of a train derailment there more than a year ago. A class action lawsuit has been settled on behalf of residents, but some lingering confusion remains about that settlement. “My group at the firm...
Steubenville reacts to funding to replace Market St. Bridge
STEUBENVILLE, OHIO (WTRF) — Officials with the City of Steubenville are still rejoicing after hearing the news that the Market Street Bridge in Brooke County will be replaced. Steubenville Mayor Jerry Barilla says when it was announced that the bridge would be shut down there was only one thing to do. After sending multiple letters […]
Utica Shale Academy expands welding program with $2.5 million state funding
COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Ohio — Utica Shale Academy received a one-time appropriation fund that will allow the school to expand its welding program even further. The academy received $2.5 million in funding from the State Senate's Strategic Community Investment Appropriation Fund. Superintendent William Watson outlined plans to allocate $1.2 million...
‘Resiliency Center’ offers free services to those affected by East Palestine train derailment
Located in a former doctor's office on Route 14 across from the well-known welcome sign is the East Palestinian Resiliency Center offering free services for anyone living in four zip codes around East Palestine, who worked in the village during the derailment, or first responders who assisted.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library coming to Beaver County next month
NEW BRIGHTON ― A new program promoted by a country music icon is bringing books to Beaver County children starting in August. Representatives for the Beaver County Department of Human Services and The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Beaver County have announced they will officially launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program for children across the region. A part of the Dollywood Foundation nonprofit, the program provides books to young children each month.
South 11th Street will be CLOSED for maintenance on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from Red Rider Road to Hill Street - 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Please be advised South 11th Street will be CLOSED for maintenance on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from Red Rider Road to Hill Street between the hours of 8:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M., weather permitting. Please be advised South 11th Street will be CLOSED for maintenance on Thursday, July 18, 2024,...
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