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Weirton Kroger Cleared by Bomb Threat for Second Time in Less Than a Week

For the second time in less than a week, Weirton police and fire officials responded to the Kroger store on St. Thomas Drive in Weirton following the report of an explosive device and the store's evacuation. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene shortly after 1 p.m., with the store declared safe before 4 p.m., following a search. The investigation was assisted by officers from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. A similar incident was reported at the store Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Howell)