PAULINE TORTIS, 87, of Weirton, WV, passed away on Tuesday January 6, 2026, at the WVU Medicine -Weirton. She was born on April 11, 1938, one of three daughters born to the late Sam and Joann Demas Orologas. She graduated from Steubenville Big Red High School and on July 9,[Read More…]
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Richard Joseph “Rick” Francis
RICHARD JOSEPH “RICK” FRANCIS, 71, of Weirton, WV, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 6, 2026. He was born on February 3, 1954, the middle of three sons born to the late Joseph E. and Jean (Mostowski) Francis. He was a 1972 graduate of Weir High School and went[Read More…]
Richard P. Kimmins
RICHARD P. KIMMINS of Weirton, WV, formerly of Kennedy Twp., Pa, passed away at Allegheny General Hospital on January 5, 2026. Rick was preceded in death by his parents, William and Eleanor Kimmins, and his cherished schnauzers- Ike, Max, Hershey, Pete, and Sam. Rick is survived by his wife, Elaine[Read More…]
Margaret “Peggy” Ann (Oleska) Hubbard
MARGARET “PEGGY” ANN (OLESKA) HUBBARD, 73, of Wellsburg, WV passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. She was born on January 27, 1952, in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late Edward W. Oleska and Adeline R. (Loper) Oleska. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by[Read More…]
Theda Coula Herman (Costadi)
THEDA COULA HERMAN (COSTADI), 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 2, 2026, in DeWitt, MI. Born on February 8, 1930, in Weirton, WV to Nick and Alice Costadi, Theda was the second born of four girls and had an active childhood. A graduate of Weir High School[Read More…]
WV Reports Significant Reduction in Wraparound Services Waitlist for Children and Families in 2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) reports a significant drop in the number of children awaiting Wraparound services in 2025, reflecting continued progress in strengthening community-based support for families caring for youth with complex needs, allowing children to remain safely in their communities rather than entering more restrictive[Read More…]
WVNCC Announces Evening Short-Term Welding Classes
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) announces a new series of short-term, evening welding courses offered through its Continuing Education & Workforce Development Department on the Wheeling campus. Designed for working adults and individuals seeking a fast, flexible way to gain in-demand skills, these hands-on classes provide a condensed path[Read More…]
WV GHSP Joins National Passenger Safety Week
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (WV GHSP) is joining with more than 70 traffic safety and advocacy groups nationwide to observe National Passenger Safety Week, January 19-26, 2026. This critical initiative, led by We Save Lives and The National Road Safety Foundation, empowers passengers to take an active[Read More…]
WV DMV Reminds Residents that “It’s easy to get your Real ID”
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reaching out to West Virginians to offer support in getting a Real ID as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) deadline for additional fee draws near.On February 1, 2026, all airport passengers who do not have a REAL ID or another acceptable ID[Read More…]
WLU Awarded Momentum Initiative Grant
West Liberty University has been awarded a Momentum Initiative Grant (MIG) from the West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) to support Hilltopper Pathways: Out of School Reentry and Support Program. The grant, totaling $249,397, will support a university-anchored initiative designed to serve justice-involved and at-risk middle school students across the Northern[Read More…]