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Bridgeport Continues to Cash In on PFAS Settlement Payments

BRIDGEPORT – The village of Bridgeport has received its latest installment of a six-figure settlement from a nationwide class-action lawsuit filed three years ago. The village recently received $116,995 from 3M, the latest installment from the company, which has already paid $131,803. 3M, ...

Moundsville Gearing Up For July Fourth Festivities

MOUNDSVILLE – The city of Moundsville is gearing up for its July 4th celebration and the United States’ 250th birthday. The party will actually kick off a day early with a 7 p.m. July 3 concert at the Strand Theatre, 811 Fifth St., featuring Bad Moon Rising, which is a John Fogerty and ...

Bellaire Man Arrested On multiple Felony Sex Charges

BELLAIRE — Detectives with the Belmont County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Unit arrested James L. White, 25, of Bellaire on multiple felony charges following an extensive investigation into allegations of sexual offenses involving minors Wednesday. The investigation began after ...

Celebrating differences, building community in Weirton

WEIRTON — For the third year, the Weirton community is invited to come together and celebrate the differences and similarities of all residents. “We're about a month away from our week-long celebration,” Weirton Assistant City Manager DeeAnn Pulliam said. The third annual Disability ...

WorkForce West Virginia Announces July 1 Statewide Virtual Job Fair

CHARLESTON — WorkForce West Virginia will hold its next statewide virtual job fair July 1. Employers and job seekers are invited to participate in the event, scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. “We invite you to unlock your potential at WorkForce West Virginia's Statewide Virtual Job Fairs,” said Scott Adkins, acting commissioner of WorkForce West Virginia. “Employers and job seekers are encouraged to seize this opportunity to connect and grow together. Since these Statewide Virtual Job Fairs began three years ago, the Virtual Job Fair has had 39,009 registered job seekers, 5,434 ...

Summer Bash Carnival Set On Tap In Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — Area families are invited to enjoy games, food and inclusive activities during the fifth annual Special Connections Summer Bash Carnival on July 11. The free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the School of Bright Promise, 256 John Scott Highway. Activities will include games, prizes, food, face painting, hair tinsel, baby goats from Heart to Homestead, appearances by Destiny Dog and more. Special Connections is a partnership among the Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Crossroads Christian Church and the Special Needs Parents Support in ...