6+ hour, 52+ min ago   (621+ words) STEUBENVILLE -- Woda Cooper Companies has abandoned plans to build a senior citizens housing complex at the old Catholic cemetery site at the top of Washington Street hill. City officials were notified by Woda Attorney Michael J. Shaheen over the weekend that…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (347+ words) BLOOMINGDALE — Renee Decker is new to the classroom at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, but her goal is to spur creativity among her students in the multimedia and design program. Decker, a Steubenville native, began her new position in August…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (649+ words) WINTERSVILLE -- Students will be in charge during Cross Creek Elementary School's Family Leadership Night on Sept. 23. The event will be held from 3-6 p.m., and kids will guide their parents around the building, visiting their classrooms and demonstrating the leadership skills they…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (668+ words) Bridgeport resident Larry Barnes, commander of American Legion Post 159 in St. Clairsville, said his service in the U.S. Army taught him about discipline, a lesson that served him well in his civilian life. But serving in Vietnam also meant he was…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (425+ words) WELLSBURG -- The West Virginia Public Service Commission has offered mediation concerning a fee dispute over sanitary fees involving a local community. According to information provided by the PSC, the Brooke County Public Service District filed a formal complaint against the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (421+ words) WELLSBURG -- Citing concerns about overcrowding and a desire to improve visibility, Brooke County officials are drafting plans to implement a foster program at the county animal shelter. Prosecuting Attorney Allison Cowden, during Tuesday's meeting of the Brooke County Commission, announced…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (140+ words) Craig Howell Brooke County Commissioner Christina White, left, and Brooke County Animal Shelter Assistant Director Abbie Pelletier hold two puppies currently available for adoption through the animal shelter. The puppies are part of a litter of seven born on July…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (372+ words) WELLSBURG -- Brooke County officials want to be prepared in the event a new mother would make the decision to give up her baby. Del. Jimmy Willis, R-Brooke, attended Tuesday’s meeting of the Brooke County Commission to provide an update on…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (263+ words) WEIRTON -- The new president of West Virginia Northern Community College is taking some time to get to know the area as he moves into the role. Andrew Langrehr was announced as the community college’s ninth president in June, following the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (379+ words) NEW CUMBERLAND -- The school year in Hancock County began with a few bumps but, overall, a good first day, according to school officials. Monday was the first day for students to report in Hancock County Schools, and Superintendent Walter Saunders…...