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Angel Tree Signups Close On Friday

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree signups are ending Friday, Oct. 17, in Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler counties, the organization announced Wednesday, saying it was urgent that everyone in need get their applications submitted along with any outstanding documentation. “With the Angel ...

Government Shutdown Leads To Uncertainty For DJFS

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Fifteen days into the shutdown of the federal government, Belmont County Department of Job and Family Services director Jeff Felton said the immediate future of his department was uncertain. Felton provided a brief status update of the department Wednesday during the ...

Moundsville Council Approves Bids To Outfit New City Building

Moundsville City Council recently approved bids for equipment needed for the new municipal building, police and fire departments. City Manager Rick Healy said audio-visual equipment will be installed by TSG at a cost of $65,707. This bid was approved in a 6-1 decision with Councilman Don ...

Sign Dedicated To Shadyside Resident Will Be Repaired

Eight years after Shadyside resident Pauline Swamberg was honored posthumously with a digital sign in the heart of the village dedicated to her memory — and about a year since electrical issues led it to go dark — the sign is getting some needed repairs. Shadyside Park District committee ...

Weirton Doles Out $315,000 More in Opioid Settlement Funding

Weirton City Council approved two more allotments of funds derived from the city’s opioid settlement funds, although not without concerns expressed about one of the proposals. Council unanimously approved providing $240,000 to the WVU Hancock County Extension Service, and $74,926.36 to the ...