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Weirton Seeking Youth Council Applicants

WEIRTON — The City of Weirton is seeking its next group of youthful advisers. Applications currently are being accepted for those interested in taking part in the 2026-2027 term of the Weirton Youth Council. “The last day to apply is Sept. 14,” explained Ward 5 Councilwoman Brittany Holloway during Tuesday's meeting of Weirton Council. Holloway serves as one of the advisers for the program, which was started as a pilot program in 2025 and renewed in the spring. According to the application packet, the Weirton Youth Council “provides young people with a direct means of ...

Towngate Opens 2026-27 Season With ‘Dark Of The Moon’

WHEELING — An Appalachian tale of spiritualism and romance will kick off Towngate Theatre's 2026-27 season, as the theater will present "Dark of the Moon" on Sept. 11-13 and Sept. 18-19. The Howard Richardson play is based on the "Ballad of Barbara Allen," was adapted for the stage in 1942 ...

West Virginia Squirrel Season Opens Saturday

SOUTH CHARLESTON — West Virginia's regular squirrel season opens statewide Sept. 12 and runs through Feb. 28, 2027. "Squirrel hunting is a long-standing tradition in West Virginia and is how many hunters are introduced to the sport," said Brett McMillion, director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. "We encourage folks to give squirrel hunting a try or use it as practice for an upcoming season." Beyond recreational benefits, squirrel hunting plays a role in wildlife management. By managing squirrel populations, hunters help maintain ecosystem balance to ensure ...

Evaluation Underway for Woman Accused in Daughter’s Death

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont woman accused of killing her 1-year-old daughter underwent an evaluation Friday. Autum Sky Palmer, 20, also known as Autum Stotelmyer, was scheduled to appear before Belmont County Common Pleas Judge Chris Berhalter Monday morning for a review of Friday’s ...

Vigilant Engine Co. Firehouse Is a Preservation Success Story

WHEELING — The Friends of Wheeling continued its efforts to share examples of historic preservation success stories, looking back at the old firehouse in North Wheeling. The local historic preservation organization has been working to shed light on and celebrate efforts to restore historic ...

Brooke County Has Plenty of Requests, Not Enough Opioid Funds

WELLSBURG – The Brooke County Commission now has an even dozen organizations seeking a share of the county's opioid settlement funds. During Tuesday's commission meeting, it was announced the county had received an application from CHANGE, Inc. for $158,642 from the funding. “We'll add ...