ERNEST NOAH BROTHERS, 71, of Follansbee, WV, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at his residence. Ernie was born on February 4, 1953 in Steubenville, OH. He was the son of the late Clinton and Frances (Thompson) Brothers. Ernie worked at Ball Corporation in Weirton, WV for 27[Read More…]
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Alexander “Alex” Jonathan Selip
ALEXANDER “ALEX” JONATHAN SELIP, 35, of Weirton, WV passed away January 8, 2025. Alex was found by two fishermen near the riverbanks of the Ohio River after being missing since January 8, 2025. His unexpected passing leaves a hole in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Born[Read More…]
City of Follansbee – Decommissioned Vehicle and Equipment Sale Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Follansbee will hold a decommissioned vehicle and equipment Sale Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the City of Follansbee City Garage, 687 River Road, Follansbee, WV 26037. The sale will be held rain or shine.Lots are sold “AS IS”.It is the buyer’s responsibility[Read More…]
City of Follansbee – Bid Advertisement
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The City of Follansbee is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of a new or used pickup truck with the following specifications:Specifications: F250 or F350, 4WD, Tow Package, 2 Door, 8Ft BedUsed truck must be in excellent condition for consideration.All sealed bids should be mailed to the[Read More…]
Brooke County Commission Monthly Estate Publication
BROOKE COUNTY COMMISSION NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND BENEFICIARIES The administration of the estates of the following deceased is pending in the Clerk of the County Commission of Brooke County, 201 Courthouse Square, Wellsburg, WV 26070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal[Read More…]
WV DOH Notice to Contractors
WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONDivision of HighwaysNOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Bids will be received electronically by the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways through the Bid Express Bidding Service (www.bidx.com) and by sealed proposals (only when prequalification is waived) being received at its office in Building 5, Room 843,[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia’s CON laws hurt rural health care — it’s time to repeal them
By Jaimie Cavanaugh, attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation In a recent column, state Delegate Scot Heckert argues that West Virginia’s Certificate of Need (CON) program is needed to protect health care services in rural communities. Unfortunately, his defense ignores clear evidence that these outdated laws reduce access to care and increase patient[Read More…]
WVU Medicine Family Welcomes Weirton Medical Center
Officials from the West Virginia University Health System traveled to the Northern Panhandle Monday to welcome Weirton Medical Center into the WVU Medicine family.WMC became a full member of the system on Jan. 1. WVU Medicine and Weirton Medical Center leadershipraised the WVU Medicine flag on the hospital’s campus.“New Year’s Day marked[Read More…]
AARP WV Community Challenge Grant Program Applications Now Open
AARP West Virginia has invited community organizations and local government across the state to apply for AARP’s 2025 Community Challenge grant program.The grant program, now in its ninth year, is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great[Read More…]
Budget Planning
By: Charlotte R. Lane, West Virginia PSC Chairman I would like to suggest a way today to help you pay utility bills. Planning how to stretch your dollars might not be exciting, but it makes loads of sense.When I plan how I’m going to spend my money, I eliminate as[Read More…]