Fire Destroys Three Mobile Homes in Moundsville; No One Injured

MOUNDSVILLE — Three trailer homes were destroyed by fire late Wednesday in the Georges Court neighborhood in Moundsville. None were injured in the blaze that began about 11:15 p.m. The Moundsville Volunteer Fire Department along with firefighters from Roberts Ridge, Fork Ridge, Limestone, ...

Weirton Park Board Looking at Starvaggi Pool Project Adjustments

WEIRTON — While Weirton Parks officials continue to plan for a renovation to the Starvaggi Memorial Pool, updated information on the potential costs, as well as available funding, could affect the project’s timeline. The Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation has been discussing the renovations of the pool at Starvaggi Memorial Park for several years, citing its age and a consistent loss of water from within the pool vessel throughout the summer season. Working with PMV/SASI Architect and Engineering, Parks officials have been developing plans for the pool, to include a smaller ...

Today in West Virginia History

The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Dec. 28, 1879: Brigadier General Billy Mitchell was born in France. As chief of the Army Air Service, Mitchell ordered aircraft of the ...

Don’t Count on Cheaper Electricity Prices in 2026

For 67 million people relying on electricity from the regional power grid, PJM, cheaper utility bills in 2026 are little more than a pipe dream. It’s not an unexpected blow, despite moves from the Trump administration and state regulators to keep prices in check. Why? Because there’s ...