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St. John Altar and Rosary in Wellsburg will host a soup and sandwich sale starting at 11 a.m. Wednesday, featuring various soups and sandwiches. Meanwhile, Almost Heaven Family Dentistry will offer free dental care to veterans on Thursday as part of their annual Freedom Day event.
Two Steubenville High School students participated in the Broadway Dreams theater program in New York City from June 30 to July 5, gaining valuable stage experience. Anthony Pearce and Mia Loy trained with Broadway professionals and performed after just five days of preparation.
The West Virginia First Foundation will distribute $19.2 million in grants to combat substance use disorder and promote recovery across the state. A recent panel discussion in Wheeling highlighted the need for more applications for these funds, emphasizing a merit-based distribution model targeting specific areas of need.
Philanthropists Bill and Nena Beynon donated $100,000 to Weirton’s Community Bread Basket to combat food insecurity in the Northern Panhandle. Half of the funds will provide holiday food baskets for families in need, while the remainder supports ongoing services. The Beynons encourage community involvement, emphasizing the importance of giving back.
Wintersville Mayor Mike Petrella and PLSJC's Jenn Cesta launched a StoryWalk featuring "Love Is My Favorite Thing" at the Wintersville dog park. Dog owners can read the book's pages displayed on a fence and receive an edible treat for their pets at the Schiappa Library after completion. This initiative runs throughout October.
Volunteers finalized plans for the Follansbee Christmas in the Park festival, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, raising funds for local charities. Approximately 70 vendors will participate, and flu shots will be available at the Community House on Saturday.
Hancock County commissioners are deliberating the distribution of approximately $1.6 million from West Virginia's opioid settlement funds. While some commissioners advocate for using the funds to support county expenses related to opioid abuse, others argue that the money should be used for community programs focused on prevention and rehabilitation.
The Weirton Police Department promoted Randy Kernen to lieutenant and Jeff Miller to sergeant during a ceremony attended by city officials and community members. Kernen joined the department in 2011 and became a sergeant in 2019, while Miller has been with the department since 2008. The promotions reflect the department's commitment to recognizing and advancing dedicated officers.
Garrett Colley, a 21-year-old from Wellsburg, received a sentence of up to two years in a juvenile detention center for third-degree sexual assault of a minor. Colley entered a Kennedy plea, denying the crime but acknowledging the possibility of a jury finding him guilty. He must also register with West Virginia’s Sex Offender Registry and face five years of supervised release.
Follansbee Mayor Scott McMahon announced that the Army Corps of Engineers opened bids for a water project, but the lowest bid of $9.5 million exceeds the $4 million budget. City officials are working to reduce costs while addressing service disruptions linked to ongoing sewer work and aging infrastructure. Additionally, the city’s swimming pool and park face significant deficits, prompting discussions on funding and operational changes.