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WEB2 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP)— The U.S. government’s top disaster relief official said Sunday that false claims and conspiracy theories about the federal response to Hurricane Helene — spread most prominently by Donald Trump — are “demoralizing” aid workers and creating fear in people who need recovery assistance. “It’s …
Police, fire service fee change tabled by Weirton Council
WEB1 day ago · In addition to the $75 per year residential fee, the Weirton Police and Fire Service Fee includes assessments of $0.15 per square foot for businesses, and $0.08 per square foot for churches and schools. Neither of those sections of the fee have been changed since its 2002 implementation. There is no fee on motor vehicles.
Weirton bringing sugar and spice with annual gingerbread contest
WEB14 hours ago · WEIRTON — For the third year, Weirton officials are encouraging area residents to blend their building and dessert talents while they usher in the holiday season. The Weirton Festival Committee will, once again, present a Gingerbread House Contest as part of this year’s Christmas on Main Street festivities, with committee members encouraging residents to snap […]
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WEB2 days ago · Weirton murder case gets sent to circuit court. October 4, 2024. NEW CUMBERLAND — Despite pleas from his defense attorney, first-degree murder still is on the table for a Weirton man accused of fatally shooting his 30-year-old girlfriend over the weekend. During a hearing Thursday, Hancock County Magistrate Ralph Fletcher found probable cause ...
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WEBOct 1, 2024 · CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice has activated members of the West Virginia National Guard to support ongoing disaster response and recovery efforts in North Carolina and South Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. “It’s heartbreaking to see the destruction our neighboring states are facing,” Justice said. “The West Virginia National Guard is running to […]
Second special session on verge of wrapping with passage of …
WEB14 hours ago · CHARLESTON – After weeks of uncertainty among some lawmakers regarding a proposal by Gov. Jim Justice for a 5 percent personal income tax cut, the governor’s second special session of 2024 neared the end Tuesday with a compromise tax cut and Justice’s proposed child care tax credit. …
Reduction in Weirton police, fire service fee proposed
WEB5 days ago · According to the City of Weirton’s financial statement for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, the city received $2,110,063.25 through the fee. On Thursday, Finance Director Diana Smoljanovich explained a fee reduction such as it is being proposed could see between $250,000 and $500,000 less arriving in the city’s coffers.
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WEB5 days ago · Weirton Police Seth Jason Humberson, 20, 553 Bell Hill Road, New Cumberland, DUI, reckless driving, open container, underage consumption, leaving the scene of an accident, Sunday, arrested following the investigation of a motor vehicle crash of a single vehicle that went off the roadway and down an embankment. Amanda Martin, 34, 127 Bell St., Weirton, […]
Weirton Council approves energy voucher application
WEBAug 15, 2024 · WEIRTON — City Council, during its meeting Monday, approved a resolution authorizing an application for an equipment rebate voucher from the U.S. Department of Energy to update a selected number of traffic lights in the city. “It’s for nine intersections,” explained Planning and Development Director Mark Miller. According to the resolution, the voucher, for a […]
Hearings set for Weirton UDO - Weirton Daily Times
WEBAug 1, 2024 · CRAIG HOWELL. Managing editor. chowell@weirtondailytimes.com. WEIRTON — A pair of public hearings have been scheduled to allow residents an opportunity to voice any comments on Weirton’s proposed 2024 Unified Development Ordinance. Hearings will be held at 1 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on Aug. 12 at the Weirton Municipal Building.