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Moose Lodge Makes a Splash With $3,500 Gift

LAFFERTY — Lafferty Moose Lodge recently gave Heart of Belmont County its biggest donation yet. The lodge donated $3,500 to the organization following its annual summer lodge picnic. Lodge Administrator Marsha Butler said the donations were raised by the lodge having a dunk tank where ...

Barton Residents Ask Belmont County for Help With Flooding

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Following flooding last week, Barton residents took to the Belmont County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday seeking assistance. The residents said that there needs to be some sort of resolution to the unaddressed flooding and road erosion following recent heavy ...

Weirton Utilities Director Announces Retirement

WEIRTON – Following more than 35 years at the helm of the community's water and sanitary services, Weirton Utilities Director A.D. “Butch” Mastrantoni has announced his plans to retire. The Weirton Area Water Board held a special meeting Wednesday, with legal counsel Dan Guida ...

Franciscan University Growth Boosts Steubenville’s Global Profile

STEUBENVILLE — Record student enrollment and participation in summer conferences are growing Steubenville’s reputation globally, Franciscan University of Steubenville spokesmen told council Tuesday. Communications Director Joe Wallace said this year FUS enrolled 781 new undergraduate ...

Stage Is Set for Busy Fall at Capitol Theatre, WesBanco Arena

WHEELING – As outdoor activities begin to wind down for the season, events planned for the Capitol Theatre and WesBanco Arena in the coming months are beginning to ramp up. Members of the Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority Board met this week for the first time since June ...

Latest Show Of Hands Finalists Announced

Wheeling Heritage is excited to announce the four finalists who will compete for community support during the next Show of Hands crowdfunding event on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wheeling Artisan Center, 1400 Main St. Four local entrepreneurs will take the stage for ...