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United Way Day of Action Turns Community Spirit Into Service

STEUBENVILLE — The United Way of Jefferson County's Day of Action has served for many years as a way to open the organization's annual campaign and recognize a special volunteer. It remains an important date on the nonprofit's calendar. "It's a time when we can bring workplaces together, ...

Marshall County 2026 Fall Dumpster Cleanup To Begin Oct. 2

MOUNDSVILLE – Marshall County residents wanting to clean out their basements, garages or even land of unwanted household items will soon be able to do so during the upcoming Marshall County Solid Waste Authority 2026 Fall Dumpster Cleanup. The annual event begins in October and allows ...

Ohio County EMS to Carry Blood for Emergency Patients

WHEELING — Providing blood at the scene of an emergency can save the life of a patient who might otherwise die before they get to the hospital. Ohio County Emergency Medical Services ambulances soon will be carrying “pre-hospital blood” — a packet of red blood cells — for paramedics ...

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 ...