Weirton Daily Times

07/11/2023

The Air Force asks Congress to protect its nuclear launch sites from encroaching wind turbines

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force’s vast fields of underground nuclear missile silos are rarely disturbed by more than the occasional wandering cow or floating spy balloon. But the service is now asking Congress to help with another unexpected danger: towering wind turbines, which are growing in n...

07/11/2023

Syphilis cases in US newborns skyrocketed in 2022. Health officials suggest more testing

NEW YORK (AP) — Alarmed by yet another jump in syphilis cases in newborns, U.S. health officials are calling for stepped-up prevention measures, including encouraging millions of women of childbearing age and their partners to get tested for the sexually transmitted disease. More than 3,700 babies...

07/11/2023

WVU Police find no evidence of threat following possible bomb call on Evansdale Campus

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Police found no evidence of a threat following a WVU Alert that was issued today in response to a possible bomb threat reported at the Mineral Resources Building, located on the WVU Evansdale Campus. Campus operations returned to normal around 2 p.m. Th...

07/11/2023

New Cumberland Council is continuing its preparations for a new city building, while looking at the need for a second auction to sell its current municipal offices.

NEW CUMBERLAND — New Cumberland Council is continuing its preparations for a new city building, while looking at the new for a second auction to sell its current municipal offices. As part of its meeting Monday, council approved a bid work on the interior of what will be the future city building, ...

07/11/2023

Gov. Jim Justice and Brian Abraham, the governor’s chief of staff, pushed back in an objection filed Monday to an order seeking internal documents related to a federal class action lawsuit focused on conditions at the Southern Regional Jail.

CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice and Brian Abraham, the governor’s chief of staff, pushed back in an objection filed Monday to an order seeking internal documents related to a federal class action lawsuit focused on conditions at the Southern Regional Jail. Attorneys representing Justice and Abraha...

07/11/2023

The proposed removal of traffic signals along Main Street, the status of planned infrastructure projects and an ordinance against chickens in the city were among issues before Follansbee Council on Monday.

FOLLANSBEE — The proposed removal of traffic signals along Main Street, the status of planned infrastructure projects and an ordinance against chickens in the city were among issues before Follansbee Council on Monday. In September, council learned of plans by the West Virginia Division of Highway...

07/11/2023

The Weirton Transit Board of Trustees continues to steer the non-profit entity through the process of dissolution as part of plans to transition the existing bus service into a municipal department, meeting in special session Monday.

WEIRTON — The Weirton Transit Board of Trustees continues to steer the non-profit entity through the process of dissolution as part of plans to transition the existing bus service into a municipal department, meeting in special session Monday. Dan Guida, who was hired as the board’s legal counse...

07/11/2023

The public/private foundation that will decide how to distribute nearly $1 billion in opioid settlement dollars held its first organizational meeting Monday.

CHARLESTON — The public/private foundation that will decide how to distribute nearly $1 billion in opioid settlement dollars held its first organizational meeting Monday. The West Virginia First Foundation met Monday all day at the Truist Building in downtown Charleston, electing its foundation of...

07/11/2023

OVAC wrestling holds annual preseason event

The number of teams that will participate in the 70th annual OVAC Ron Mauck Wrestling Tournament in January has increased to 43 with the addition of Frontier. The announcement was made Monday night inside the lobby at WesBanco Arena where the preseason press conference was held. All but three of the...

07/11/2023

WVU overcomes slow start, wins Eilert’s debut

MORGANTOWN — It was just a few minutes before they rolled out the carpet at the Coliseum for the first time this year and the first time in the post-Bob Huggins era and Josh Eilert was standing behind the West Virginia bench knowing his dream was about to become true. His family was there, as […...

06/11/2023

The fourth-annual High School Student Art Exhibition is scheduled to be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Summit Art Gallery
https://www.weirtondailytimes.com/news/community/2023/11/student-art-exhibition-thursday/

06/11/2023

In observance of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, members of the Philoptochos Society at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, delivered 20 cancer “care bags” to the oncology department at Weirton Medical Center.

In observance of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, members of the Philoptochos Society at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, delivered 20 cancer “care bags” to the oncology department at Weirton Medical Center. Each bag contained a variety of items, including fleece socks, lip balm, nail...

06/11/2023

Pope Francis meets with European rabbis and condemns antisemitism, terrorism, war

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis met with European rabbis on Monday and decried antisemitism, war and terrorism in a written speech he declined to read, saying he wasn’t feeling well. Francis told the rabbis during the audience in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace that he was very happy to receive them, ...

06/11/2023

Israeli forces cut off north Gaza to isolate Hamas as Palestinian deaths surpass 10,000

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli army severed northern Gaza from the rest of the besieged territory and pounded it with airstrikes Monday, preparing for expected ground battles with Hamas militants in Gaza’s largest city and an even bloodier phase of the month-old war. Already, the Pal...

06/11/2023

Mayor Ed Wedgewood and new municipal Water and Sewer Superintendent Michael Ryan are optimistic about their ability to help lead Chester into the future with the help of state and federal officials.

CHESTER – Mayor Ed Wedgewood and new municipal Water and Sewer Superintendent Michael Ryan are optimistic about their ability to help lead Chester into the future with the help of state and federal officials. Shortly after officials received word that the state of West Virginia would underwrite th...

06/11/2023

The Weir High drama club will be performing “Dracula,” at 7 p.m. Nov. 17-18 and 2 p.m. Nov. 19.
https://www.weirtondailytimes.com/news/community/2023/11/weir-high-to-perform-the-show-dracula/

06/11/2023

Weirton native Olivia Dowler is among five students announced by West Virginia University as 2023 Mountaineers of Distinction, an honor recognizing exemplary academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.

MORGANTOWN – Weirton native Olivia Dowler is among five students announced by West Virginia University as 2023 Mountaineers of Distinction, an honor recognizing exemplary academic achievement and extracurricular involvement. Dowler, a first-generation college student from Weirton, is a history, ph...

06/11/2023

Kennywood’s holiday show set to shine 2M lights in extended season

PITTSBURGH — Kennywood — Pittsburgh’s home for the holidays — is decking the halls even earlier this year with the biggest and brightest Holiday Lights ever during the park’s 125th season. The magically merry event will open Nov. 18 — one weekend earlier than planned. Featuring more than...

06/11/2023

A Norway spruce from West Virginia is headed to the US Capitol to be this year’s Christmas tree

CHARLESTON (AP) — A 63-foot Norway spruce from the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia is on its way to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol to be the Christmas tree for 2023. Snow fell on the crew members Wednesday in Monongahela National Forest as they harvested the tree selected for this year’s...

06/11/2023

Huntington mayor Williams points to record as he mounts campaign for W.Va. governor

EDITOR’S NOTE: Listen to the full interview with Huntington Mayor and Democratic candidate for governor Steve Williams by subscribing to the Mountain State Views podcast, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. CHARLESTON – West Virginia has become a red state over...

06/11/2023

Banners in Follansbee offer a daily reminder of veterans’ service

FOLLANSBEE — The many drivers and pedestrians who use Main Street each day are greeted with a reminder of just a fraction of the numerous men and women who have served in the various branches of the military at times of war and peace but always prepared to defend their country. That greeting is in...

06/11/2023

Ryan Blaney earns 1st career NASCAR championship and gives Roger Penske back-to-back Cup titles

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Ryan Blaney only had to beat Kyle Larson and William Byron to win his first NASCAR championship. He needlessly added Ross Chastain to his list, too, racing him pointlessly hard in an attempt to win the race Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. When he couldn’t pass Chastain, Blaney ...

06/11/2023

Two local teams, one from each side or the river, will be in action in the playoffs this week, and both found out officially on Sunday the details of their match ups.

Two local teams, one from each side or the river, will be in action in the playoffs this week, and both found out officially on Sunday the details of their match ups. In Ohio, Big Red, which advanced to the Division IV, Region 15 semifinals with a 50-26 victory over Licking Valley Friday night at [....

06/11/2023

Oak Glen tops Weir for Region 1 title, both headed to state

NEW MANCHESTER — Oak Glen High School’s talented volleyball team repeated as Class AA, Region 1 champion and punched its ticket to this week’s state tournament in Charleston after a 25-19, 25-5, 25-12 win on Saturday over rival Weir before a large crowd in the Golden Bears’ gym Saturday nigh...

03/11/2023

U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are optimistic about the economic potential for the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub in West Virginia, but challenges remain.

CHARLESTON — U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are optimistic about the economic potential for the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub in West Virginia, but challenges remain. Manchin and Capito briefed the business community Wednesday morning in a Zoom call held by the West Virginia Chamber of...

03/11/2023

Robert Alvis, left, of Adams Street, was the recipient of the Yard of the Month award, during the September contest for the city of New Cumberland

Robert Alvis, left, of Adams Street, was the recipient of the Yard of the Month award, during the September contest for the city of New Cumberland. Mayor Will White was on hand to congratulate Alvis. Since moving to the area two years ago, he has made several improvements to his yard by adding a woo...

03/11/2023

Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Anathan Theatre to present Little Women

STEUBENVILLE — Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Anathan Theatre will perform “Little Women” on at 7 p.m. Nov. 10, 11, 17, and 18 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 12. The play is an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel, “Little Women,” by Kate Hamill and will be performed in Anathan Theatre...

03/11/2023

Capito: Ukraine funding may need to be separate in supplemental funding bill

CHARLESTON — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito supports a supplemental appropriations package that could include border security and funding for Israel and Ukraine, but acknowledged that Ukraine funding may need to be done separately to get Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on board. C...

03/11/2023

The Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed 10 area business representatives into the fold of its Leadership Ohio Valley program, Thursday, kicking off the year for the class of 2024.

WEIRTON — The Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed 10 area business representatives into the fold of its Leadership Ohio Valley program, Thursday, kicking off the year for the class of 2024. “We all have a little bit of leadership in us,” Chamber President Brenda Mull said during her welc...

03/11/2023

Area residents no longer have to drive too far to get a taste of a Pittsburgh icon.

WEIRTON — Area residents no longer have to drive too far to get a taste of a Pittsburgh icon. After months of waiting, Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar officially opened its newest location Thursday, with a crowd lined up throughout the night to be among the first customers to get their hands on ...

03/11/2023

The Oak Glen football team has faced a daunting schedule this season, but the Golden Bears are looking to end the season on a high note.

NEW MANCHESTER — The Oak Glen football team has faced a daunting schedule this season, but the Golden Bears are looking to end the season on a high note. That, however, will not be easy as 8-1 Roane County makes the trip north from Spencer this week as the Raiders and Golden Bears are set […]

03/11/2023

The Weir High girls soccer team’s 18-game unbeaten streak that lasted more than two months came to end in the state semifinals on Thursday afternoon, ending the Red Riders season.

BECKLEY — The Weir High girls soccer team’s 18-game unbeaten streak that lasted more than two months came to end in the state semifinals on Thursday afternoon, ending the Red Riders season. Weir High hung with defending Class AA/A champion and top-seed Charleston Catholic for much of the contest...

03/11/2023

Pickett’s late TD lifts Steelers over Titans

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers know their margin for error is impossibly thin. They know no other way. The tighter the finish, the more the team they believe they can be — a team that rarely, if ever, shows itself for four quarters — emerges. “You can’t get nervous,” running b...

02/11/2023

West Virginia’s tax revenue numbers for October were full of more tricks than treats due to severance tax revenue tanking. Gov. Jim Justice, though, said the state is still in the black.
https://www.weirtondailytimes.com/news/local-news/2023/11/october-tax-revenue-numbers-in-west-virginia-take-a-dip/

02/11/2023

Descendant reflects on missing service member’s return
Steubenville seaman killed at Pearl Harbor to be buried in home town

STEUBENVILLE — Nearly 82 years after the death of Navy sailor Stanley Casmier Galaszewski during the attack on Pearl Harbor, the service member’s family will finally put him to rest in his hometown of Steubenville. Galaszewski, a seaman 2nd class who served on the USS California during World War...

02/11/2023

It's almost time. The new Primanti Bros. in Weirton is set to officially open this morning. People have been lined up since last night.

02/11/2023

Texas Rangers win first World Series title

PHOENIX (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi pitched six gutsy innings, Mitch Garver broke a scoreless tie with an RBI single in the seventh and the Texas Rangers are World Series champions for the first time in their 63-season franchise history after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game 5 on Wednesday n...

02/11/2023

Blue Dons look to wrap up a winning season

MT. ZION — The Madonna football team has a chance to do something not many probably considered possible in early August — have a winning season. The Blue Dons will look to clinch that feat when they travel to winless Calhoun for their regular season finale on Friday night. “We’ve talked all ...

01/11/2023

Each fall, members of the New Cumberland Lions Club walk in memory of past District Gov. Jack Harris and past President Brian Webster, to raise money for the W.Va. Lions Sight Conservation Foundation

Each fall, members of the New Cumberland Lions Club walk in memory of past District Gov. Jack Harris and past President Brian Webster, to raise money for the W.Va. Lions Sight Conservation Foundation, which provides vision assistance, hearing assistance, outreach and research. Each year, Lions Sight...

01/11/2023

West Virginia Northern Community College will hold open houses from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at its Weirton, Wheeling and New Martinsville campuses.
Participants may tour the facilities, meet faculty and learn more about the college’s programs, available financial aid and other information and will be entered into a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship.