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Weirton dedicated new banners honoring local veterans who were prisoners of war or made the ultimate sacrifice. The ceremony featured 13 banners at Brooke-Hancock County Veterans Memorial Park, with room for more in the future. Councilman Tim Connell, a Navy veteran, led the initiative and encouraged families of qualifying veterans to participate.
Several communities in the region have scheduled fireworks displays for the upcoming holiday weekend. Notable events include shows in Wells Township, Steubenville, and Weirton, with the first display set for Thursday at dusk. Residents can enjoy multiple displays through July 12 at various locations.
Follansbee, Brooke County, and Weirton police charged multiple individuals with offenses including driving under the influence and theft over the weekend. Notably, a woman faced felony theft charges for attempting to steal nearly $2,500 in merchandise from Wal-Mart. Local authorities responded to various incidents, including public intoxication and suspicious activity.
Investigators identified six victims of a plane crash in Howland, Ohio, including prominent community members James Weller and pilot Joseph Maxin. The twin-engine Cessna 441 Conquest crashed shortly after taking off from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, prompting an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Steubenville Fire Chief Carlo Capaldi will retire on July 17 after 33 years of service. Assistant Chief Robert Ribar will succeed him, with appointments for Capt. Seve Schaefer and Firefighter Robert Gaffney also taking effect on July 18. City Council members raised concerns about the malfunctioning splash pad in Jim Wood Park during the meeting.
Jefferson County has received multiple marriage applications, featuring couples from various locations, including California, Texas, and Pennsylvania. Notable applications include those from Steubenville, highlighting a local trend in marriage filings.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a two-year, $60 billion budget that flattens the state's income tax and allocates $600 million for a new Cleveland Browns stadium. The budget faced 67 line-item vetoes, including cuts to funding for homeless shelters and restrictions on public library materials. Democrats criticized the budget as favoring the wealthy while DeWine defended it as a win for taxpayers.
A 13-year-old girl from Burgettstown drowned in the Ohio River near the Veterans Memorial Bridge on Monday evening. Despite immediate rescue efforts by the Weirton Police, she was pronounced dead at the hospital. The incident occurred while she was swimming with family members.
The Brooke County Commission approved variances for cigar lounges at two Weirton businesses, allowing them to circumvent the county's smoking ban. The lounges must adhere to specific conditions, including ventilation systems and a ban on patrons under 21. Additionally, a local resident requested public water service due to unsafe well water in his area.
Newly elected and re-elected leaders of Follansbee took oaths of office in a ceremony led by Judge Jason Cuomo. Mayor Scott McMahon highlighted the need for respectful discourse among city officials as they face challenging decisions ahead.