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St. C. Post 159 takes down Beverly/Lowell in tournament game
BEVERLY — St. Clairsville Post 159 skipper Mike Muklewicz knew his team had to come back focused for Sunday’s second championship game against Beverly-Lowell Post 389/750 with a berth in the Ohio American Legion state baseball tournament on the line for the winner-take-all showdown in the Region 8 District finale at Fort Frye High School.
Local unions rally in Steubenville to support Sen. Sherrod Brown
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Local union leaders gathered on Monday morning to show their support for Sen. Sherrod Brown at an event ahead of the upcoming election. The gathering took place at the IBEW Local 246 center in Steubenville. "One of the major things that Sherrod Brown’s done for unions...
Goshen Township trustees celebrate new facility
BETHESDA — The Board of Goshen Township Trustees hosted an open house at its new Maintenance and Meeting Hall on Saturday morning. The Goshen Township trustees have been working on securing a new building for the past eight years. “It’s taken a long time, but we finally found a...
OVAC game more than final tied score
WHEELING — Any of the players on the field Saturday during the 78th Annual Rudy Mumley OVAC All-Star Game would tell you the first thing on their mind in the game, as with any of their games through their careers, was to win. Neither side got what they wanted...
Nonprofits teaming up for family-friendly block party
STEUBENVILLE — Aim Women’s Center and the Sycamore Youth Center are teaming up to host a family-friendly summer block party this week, with the goal of uniting the Steubenville community. Everything will be free at the outdoor party, which will take place Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7...
OVAC All-Stars play to a tie
WHEELING — For the first time in its glorious 78-year history, the OVAC Rudy Mumley All-Star Football Game ended in a tie, 13-13, at Wheeling Island Stadium. There is no overtime in the contest. The all-time series now stands at 45-31-2 in favor of Ohio, with the other deadlock...
Cleveland-Cliffs says Weirton site will become state-of-the-art electrical transformer production plant
Cleveland-Cliffs will transform its assets in Weirton into a electrical transformer production plant, jump-starting the region’s economy and providing a charge to an area that has been one of the world’s largest steel producers for generations. The company made the announcement early Monday morning; a press conference in...
WILLIAM LEACH
William David Leach “Lon Boy”, passed away Thursday July 18th 2024, at Wheeling Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born February 5, 1954, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Nelda (Mathews) Leach and William V Leach. He worked at Wheeling Downs and was a long-time basketball...
The Health Plan includes West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in scholarship program
WHEELING — The Health Plan and West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine announced the school’s inclusion in The Health Plan Scholarship Program on Friday. Since its creation in 2009, the scholarship program has provided over $43 million in scholarships to more than 50 medical and nursing students to practice in the state of West Virginia.
Community Foundation Announces More Than $233,000 in Scholarships
WHEELING — The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley is pleased to announce that more than 100 area students have been awarded scholarships totaling $233,254 to support their attendance at colleges and universities across the country. CFOV administers more than 70 scholarship funds, each with set criteria and a...
Cleveland-Cliffs will make electrical transformers at shuttered West Virginia tin plant
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Cleveland-Cliffs announced Monday it will produce electrical transformers in a $150 million investment at a West Virginia facility that closed earlier this year. The company hopes to reopen the Weirton facility in early 2026 and “address the critical shortage of distribution transformers that is stifling...
A fantastic night
Area residents visiting the Weirton Event Center were treated to the classic sounds of the Fantasy’s as the Weirton Summer Concert Series made its return Friday. This week’s free concert will feature performances by area folk and bluegrass groups Faire May and Blue Diggity. Gates to the Weirton Event Center open at 6 p.m., with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. The Weirton Summer Concert Series is organized by the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, with support from area sponsors. — Craig Howell.
Cleveland-Cliffs to build $150M transformer plant in West Virginia
WEIRTON - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:CLF), a major North American steel producer, announced the establishment of a new $150 million electrical distribution transformer production plant in Weirton, West Virginia. This move aims to address the nation's critical shortage of distribution transformers, which are essential for electrical power distribution systems. The...
Annual bike ride honors motorcycle safety and remembers a beloved son, father, and friend
BELLAIRE, Ohio (WTRF) — A special tribute to honor and remember a son, brother, father, and friend to many was held in Bellaire on Saturday. In 2018, Chad Senkbeil tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident after leaving a meeting at Denny’s Blue Angel Bar and Grill in Bellaire. On Saturday, his family and […]
Weirton Elementary leads hygiene drive to support students all year
WEIRTON, WV — Weirton Elementary has been collecting hygiene products that will be used for students throughout the school year. This initiative is presented by the Energy Express program, offered through the WVU Extension Services. It focuses on summer learning loss and promoting literacy skills in West Virginia communities...
Ohio man facing trafficking and possession charges after meth found in Ohio Valley Drug drug bust
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — An investigation into a suspected drug activity at a Park Street residence resulted in one arrested Friday morning. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the Jefferson County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on Park Street, where Jerry Tillman, 67, was arrested without incident. Officials say Tillman is charged […]
Beverly-Lowell struggles offensively, falls to St. Clairsville in district championship
BEVERLY, Ohio (WTAP) - Beverly-Lowell Post 389/750 came up short in a 4-0 loss to St. Clairsville Post 159 in the championship game of the District 8 American Legion Baseball Tournament. St. Clairsville took a 2-0 lead after Brody Saunders hit a two-run double to left field in the top...
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