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Attorneys continue to dispute an $850,000 appeal bond related to a $600 million settlement between Norfolk Southern and East Palestine residents affected by the 2023 train derailment. As legal proceedings unfold, residents await payments from the settlement. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati is currently reconsidering the motion.
Form Energy is constructing its first four iron air batteries in Weirton, West Virginia, with plans to ship them to Minnesota this summer. The batteries will support Great River Energy's electric grid, and the company anticipates further orders from multiple utility providers across the country.
Steubenville voters will select a Republican mayoral nominee today, with former Councilwoman Kimberly Hahn and Ralph Petrella competing. In Toronto, residents will decide on a $3.5 million fire levy and a local option for Sunday alcohol sales. Statewide, voters will consider a constitutional amendment to renew funding for capital improvement projects.
Beech Bottom residents continue to face water shortages following a severe storm on April 29. Mayor Becky Uhlly reported that an independent contractor is expected to replace malfunctioning water treatment pumps, while residents are urged to conserve water and boil what they receive. The storm also disrupted the wastewater treatment system, causing additional challenges for the community.
Rebekah Cohen Morris inspired Edison High School students with her journey and work as executive director of the Aim Women’s Center during a Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting. Since taking her role in October 2024, Morris has expanded the center's services and plans to establish a maternity home for expectant mothers. Students expressed interest in volunteering after her impactful presentation.
Belmont County Treasurer Katherine Kelich initiated foreclosure proceedings against East Ohio Regional Hospital after it missed a $33,732.14 payment towards $1.2 million in delinquent property taxes. The hospital's closure in March left many employees without jobs and owed wages, prompting local leaders to support the foreclosure process to expedite potential new ownership.
A derecho storm recently struck the Ohio Valley, leaving thousands without power for several days. Recovery efforts included water distribution and community support initiatives as residents begin cleanup and restoration.
Joe Scalissi will headline a Dean Martin tribute show on June 13 at Undo’s Restaurant in Weirton, offering an evening of music and nostalgia. Tickets are priced at $65 for general admission and $75 for VIP seating, which includes premium service. Organizers expect the limited-seating event to sell out quickly.
Crews from Alex Paris Contracting will install a large concrete channel under Route 2 in Follansbee to manage stormwater, with work scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The $2 million project aims to alleviate flooding in the area and is expected to take six to eight weeks, depending on weather. Flaggers will maintain traffic flow, but delays are likely.
West Virginia Public Broadcasting faces a budget cut exceeding 10 percent and potential loss of federal funding after President Trump signed an executive order halting support for NPR and PBS. The order claims taxpayer subsidies for public media are unnecessary due to the diverse media landscape and alleges bias in their reporting. In West Virginia, federal funding constituted 18.8 percent of the broadcaster’s budget for fiscal year 2024.