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The Order of AHEPA Hancock County Chapter No. 103 will conduct a gyro sale on September 11 from 11 a. m. to 3 p. m.

at All Saints Church in Weirton, with proceeds benefiting local nonprofits including the Salvation Army and the Upper Ohio Valley United Way. Pre-orders are accepted through Thursday by calling the church office or online at allstswwv. org. In a parallel effort, the American Legion Auxiliary Post 10 will hold a soup and sandwich sale starting at noon on the same day, featuring a variety of soups and sandwiches available for dine-in or carryout. Community meetings for the Brooke County Democratic Women and Jefferson County Democratic Women are also scheduled for September 11, encouraging local political engagement.

The Greater Weirton Senior Center will host an indoor rummage and bake sale on September 13, inviting vendors to participate for a fee of $15 per table. Proceeds from the sale of tables will contribute to the center's roof fund, emphasizing the importance of community support. These events reflect a strong local commitment to charitable causes and community building in the Weirton area.

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City of Weirton hosting a toy and food drive

Weirton city officials are hosting a toy and food drive through December 5 to support local families in need. Donations will benefit the Brooke-Hancock Family Resource Network and the Salvation Army, with collection boxes placed throughout the city. Assistant City Manager DeeAnn Pulliam emphasized the community's commitment to helping those in need.

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Firm selected to represent Hancock County Schools in social media lawsuit

Hancock County Schools officials plan to join a nationwide lawsuit addressing social media's impact on youth mental health. The school board selected the Weirton-based law firm Frankovitch, Anetakis, Simon, Decapio & Pearl for representation due to its experience with class-action lawsuits. Superintendent Dan Enich noted that many West Virginia schools are considering similar actions.

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Big decision ahead for electricity costs

PJM's board faces a critical vote that could impact utility bills for 67 million Americans, potentially saving households up to $70 monthly. A coalition of state legislators proposes the Protecting Ratepayers Proposal to address rising electricity demands from data centers. The plan aims to balance reliability risks and costs associated with this growth.