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The West Virginia Public Service Commission held hearings on a proposed $71.6 million electric rate increase by Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power. The increase, which would raise residential bills by $5.31 monthly, aims to cover expenses and recover costs linked to coal procurement. Opponents argue the companies' mismanagement contributed to the financial shortfall.
Aaron Rodgers is adjusting to a new helmet after the NFL banned his preferred model for safety reasons. The 41-year-old quarterback is eager to participate in joint practices against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he hopes to improve his team's offensive strategies.
Steubenville City Council plans to meet with Dollar General representatives regarding a potential store on the former Grant School lot. Council members expressed mixed opinions, highlighting the need for a grocery outlet while questioning the benefits of another dollar store. Mayor Jerry Barilla noted the proposed store would serve local residents lacking transportation.
Chipotle Mexican Grill opened a new location in Steubenville on Tuesday, employing about 30 staff members. The restaurant features a Chipotlane for easy digital order pick-up and offers promotions, including a chance for customers to win free entrees and rewards points through trivia contests.
Wintersville resident Blair Allison competes in the swine show at the 154th Jefferson County Fair, which runs through Sunday in Smithfield. Allison hopes to earn the grand champion title with her pigs, Bullseye and Boss, during the showmanship event starting at 4:30 p.m. today.
State Sen. Ryan Weld presented a $14,000 Local Economic Development Assistance grant to improve the Brooke-Hancock County Veterans Memorial Park during a Weirton Council meeting. The funding will support enhancements at the park, benefiting local veterans and the community.
The Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau hosts “Second Saturday: Sounds of Summer” at the Weirton Event Center on Saturday. The event features outdoor yoga, vendors, a cornhole tournament, food trucks, and live music, culminating with a Car Cruze showcasing classic cars. Admission is free, inviting the community to enjoy a day of activities.
Jason Toth and Lee Lambert competed in a cornhole tournament during the 15th-annual Burger Bash hosted by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce at the Harp & Habit. The event raised funds for the Anita Jackson Community Service Scholarship program, which supports local high school and non-traditional students.
A Wintersville woman, Hayden Martin, faces child endangerment charges after allegedly leaving her 3-year-old child unattended at a swimming pool, where the child nearly drowned. Police Chief Willie McKenzie reported that the child ventured into a deeper section of the pool while Martin was outside, prompting a lifeguard to perform CPR before the child was airlifted to a Pittsburgh hospital.
Plans are underway to pave U.S. Route 22, with work expected to begin next year. West Virginia Delegate Jimmy Willis announced that the project will cover the slow lanes from the Pennsylvania state line to the Veterans Memorial Bridge, enhancing road conditions for visitors. Local officials express optimism that these improvements will benefit communities in the Ohio Valley.