Community

Several Events Set For Minority Health Month

STEUBENVILLE — Educating the public and raising awareness about health disparities in the community are among the goals of Minority Health Month. Held every April, local activities will include four health-focused events, each of which is designed to present important information. "When we look statistically, primarily at our African American population, there are disparities there, whether it be for cancers, cardiovascular issues or diabetes. We realize that those statistics show that either those populations aren't able to connect to health care services or aren't going to their ...

Concern About Loss Of Traffic Signals Remains in Follansbee

FOLLANSBEE — Resident Linda Tomaino is the latest voice to express concern about safety issues arising from the removal of traffic signals along Main Street, and city officials have stated it's not a dead issue. Tomaino said she has submitted a petition to the West Virginia Division of Highways, seeking a reversal of its decision in 2024 to remove signals on Main, which is part of state Route 2, at its intersections with Raymond and State streets. A Follansbee resident for more than 50 years, Tomaino said the signals' absence has made it difficult for pedestrians to cross the busy ...

Moundsville Safety Director Talk Job Before Council

MOUNDSVILLE – Moundsville Safety Director George Carter is charged with helping employees learn from their accidents along with providing orientation for new workers. Carter was the featured community speaker during this week’s City Council meeting. Carter’s job includes training ...

Upcoming WSO Performances Celebrate ‘Her Voice’

WHEELING – The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will welcome Grammy nominated guest artist Shara Nova for two special performances this month. The week will feature the symphony's third Masterworks concert of the season on Friday, March 20, titled Her Voice, at the Capitol Theatre. “It's ...

Moundsville Council Approves $16M Budget

MOUNDSVILLE – Moundsville City Council approved a general fund budget of about $16 million for fiscal 2026-27 during Tuesday’s regular meeting. A public hearing was held prior to the vote and no one spoke regarding the budget. Following the meeting, City Manager Rick Healy said the ...

IRS Lifts $500k Lien Against Auditor’s Office

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Nearly a year after the Internal Revenue Service placed a $500,000 federal tax lien against Belmont County Auditor Cindi Henry’s office, Henry is celebrating that it has formally been withdrawn. She said that the IRS has fully abated all penalties referenced in the ...