Brooke County’s Solid Waste Authority will receive a $2,000 grant from the West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan program.The award was one of 25 grants totaling $52,550 given to 25 county solid waste authorities, county commissions and municipalities. The funding will be used to assist with wages[Read More…]
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AG Warns College Students of Identity Theft Risks
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging college students to be cautious as another school year begins and sensitive information is shared.College is the first time many young adults are in charge of their own personal affairs, which makes them susceptible to scammers. Identity thieves may take advantage of[Read More…]
Follansbee High Class of ‘58 Meets
The Follansbee High School Class of 1958 celebrated its 65th year since graduation Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Froelich’s Classic Corner in Steubenville, OH.The celebration was highlighted by class pictures, a meal with exceptional choices, ambiance, and staff provided by Froelich’s Classic Corner, a blessing provided by classmate Evelyn Schmitt, and[Read More…]
Drop the Shovel; Grab the Phone
By: West Virginia PSC Chairman Charlotte R. Lane Do you know that even before you dig a garden or plant a shrub, you need to find out if a utility line is buried in your path?Any digging requires you to contact West Virginia 811 to get clearance ahead of time.It’s[Read More…]
Former Disc Jockey Assessed Civil Penalties
Helen Marie Nichole Smith, formerly of Steubenville and Weirton, has been assessed $270,000 in civil penalties by Hancock County Circuit Judge David A. Sims.The penalties against the disc jockey stem from violations of the Consumer Credit and Protection Act.Smith, who is now living in Cincinnati, operated a disc jockey and[Read More…]
Follansbee Man Arrested On Charges Related to Obstruction and Witness Tampering
Hardy Carroll Lloyd, 45, of Follansbee, was arrested last week on criminal charges related to his alleged obstruction and witness tampering in a federal trial.He was taken into custody Thursday morning without incident and faces up to 35 years in prison, if convicted.According to the criminal complaint, filed in U.[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie Jerry and Marge Go Large, rated PG-13 on Friday, August 18 at 12 p.m.The remarkable true story of how retiree Jerry Selbee discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge, wins $27 million dollars[Read More…]
GHSP Urges Drivers to Buckle Up
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is urging drivers on West Virginia roads to buckle up during the statewide Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement mobilization from Aug. 4-20.The mobilization is part of the GHSP’s continual efforts to increase seat belt usage in West Virginia.In 2021, 40 percent of all[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Discusses Nonviolent Offense Parole Program
WV Press Staff ReportCHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Legislature’s Oversight Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, on Sunday, discussed the Nonviolent Offense Parole program, as well as the implementation of HB 3078 – which relates to the responsibilities of the Parole Board – with Division of Corrections[Read More…]
Trash and Treasure Sale
Wellsburg Christian Church, located at 1001 Charles St. will hold its annual trash and treasure sale Friday, Aug. 25, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Higher value items will be priced, but all other items will be “name tyour price” and pay what you[Read More…]