RICHARD PUSKARICH, 72, of Follansbee passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 28th, 1950 in Steubenville, Ohio. He was the son of the late John and Mary (Evans) Puskarich. Rich was a graduate of Brooke High School, was immediately drafted,[Read More…]
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Dennis E. Kustra
DENNIS E. KUSTRA, 68, of Weirton, WV, formerly of McKeesport, PA., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital. Dennis was born April 8, 1954, in McKeesport, PA., the son of Edward and Marion Mettica Kustra. He is survived by the[Read More…]
Joe Thomas McCready
JOE THOMAS MCCREADY, 77, passed away in Wheeling, WV on February 5, 2023. Joe is survived by his three sons: Mike McCready of Ohio, Dave McCready (Annette) of Florida, and Tom McCready of West Virginia; and his daughter, JoAnn Merson (Randy) of Ohio. Additionally, he has three granddaughters, Danielle McCready[Read More…]
Veronica McFatridge
VERONICA MCFATRIDGE, 63, of Follansbee, WV, passed away on February 3, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital, Weirton, WV. Veronica was born on July 9, 1959 in Ft. Wayne, IN. She was the daughter of Arthur “Paul” McFatridge. Many will remember Veronica for her love of being a great listener always[Read More…]
Valentine Royalty Announced
Tonie and Walter Grishkevich won the queen and king contest for Valentine’s Day at the Greater Weirton Senior Center, according to an announcement by Tammy Margetic, the center’s director.
Schulman Named Interim Provost at WLU
After West Liberty University’s interim provost became its interim president, a new interim provost has arrived on campus.West Liberty University welcomed Mark Schulman as its new interim provost and vice president of academic affairs. A Washington D.C. native, Schulman comes to WLU through The Registry, an outside higher education interim[Read More…]
Brown to Join Bethany College for Founder’s Day Celebration
Bethany College is pleased to welcome Joel A. Brown to campus for its 183 Founder’s Day Celebration. Brown has a rich understanding of Bethany, its past, and its founder, Alexander Campbell. He is also a dedicated member of the Disciples of Christ Church with whom Bethany College is affiliated.Founder’s Day[Read More…]
Northern Panhandle Housing Authorities
to Share Nearly $3 Million in Federal Funds
Four housing authorities throughout West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle will share just under $3 million in federal funding that was announced last Friday by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-WV and Joe Manchin, D-WVThe money, distributed through the Senate Appropriations Committee, is part of the more than $17.6 million given out to[Read More…]
UWUOV Hopes To Hit the Jackpot with “Night At The Casino”
The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley is excited to announce their upcoming fundraiser, Night at the Casino. This fun event will take place in the showroom at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack on Friday, Feb. 24. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the gourmet buffet and food stations will[Read More…]
Lenten Pierogi Sale Under Way
A frozen uncooked cheese and potato pierogi sale sponsored by St. Nicholas Orthodox Church is under way now through March 31.The cost for a dozen pierogis is $12, and orders can be placed by calling 304.479.0196. Pierogi pickup at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Hall, 604 Colliers Way, across from Weirton[Read More…]