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Reporter’s Notebook: Excitement Levels

It is an interesting thing that despite Gov. Patrick Morrisey announcing the potential of $81 billion in investments in West Virginia for major economic development projects, a quick answer to a question on WV MetroNews Talkline by U.S. Sen. Jim Justice stole Morrisey's thunder. Yes, from his lips to God's ears, Justice told Talkline hosts Dave Wilson and T.J. Meadows last Thursday, broadcasting live from the Greenbrier for the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce's 90th Annual Meeting and Business Summit, that he was considering a run for governor in 2028 and that he would “make a ...

Weirton to celebrate Blue Mass Friday

WEIRTON – St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church will celebrate area first responders this week, with the observance of a Blue Mass. The Mass will be held at noon Friday at the parish, located at 229 California Ave. in Weirton. Celebrated by the Rev. Dennis Schuelkens, the Blue Mass will be ...

YSU-Steubenville Builds Momentum In First Weeks

STEUBENVILLE — One of the first things you notice when you reach the top of the steps that lead from the parking lot to the sidewalk that takes you to the main entrance of Youngstown State University-Steubenville is the fire hydrant. It looks like a penguin — Pete, the school's mascot, to ...

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New Martinsville Vintage Regatta Saturday races canceled The high waters in the Ohio River at New Martinsville have forced the New Martinsville Vintage Raceboat Regatta to cancel its Saturday races, the event announced on its Facebook page. Regatta organizers will continue monitoring the river to see whether races can be run on Sunday. Registration hours that had been scheduled for Friday will now happen Saturday. Electric work scheduled for 16th and Chapline streets The turning lane at intersection of 16th Street and Chapline Street in Wheeling will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 ...

Belmont County Fair Adds Sensory-Friendly Activities For 177th Year

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Fair is gearing up for its 177th annual fair from Sept. 7 through 13. This year’s fair will see an attempt at making the festivities more inclusive for residents. A sensory-friendly space in a bridal suite inside the Carnes Event Center, which was ...

Rolling back the years: Bellaire revives bike decorating tradition

BELLAIRE — Terriann Bonfini is setting out to bring back an old tradition during Bellaire High School’s Homecoming parade. A bicycle decorating competition will take place Sept. 11, with all nonmotorized bicycles, scooters, baby strollers, Big Wheels and other forms of nonmotorized ...