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WEIRTON — The City of Weirton could soon be moving deeper into the information age with proposed updates to how residents and businesses can complete certain

WEIRTON — There are still several months before any candidates can officially declare for Weirton’s mayor and members of council, but city officials are in

Weirton City Council has thrown a lifeline to Weirton Transit in an effort to keep the public transit service operating for the remainder of its fiscal year. As part of a special meeting held Thursday afternoon, council approved a resolution authorizing an allotment of up to $50,000 “to address unanticipated revenue shortfalls” experienced in the […]

WEIRTON — Weirton Council has thrown a lifeline to Weirton Transit in an effort to keep the public transit service operating for the remainder of its fiscal y

The second Northern Illawarra Art Trail will take place April 22-23

WEIRTON — Weirton Council took the first steps, Monday, in approving a series of revenue bonds to provide the final financing toward the planned expansion of

Bob Doherty was a Texas ranger who believed in the myth of the Old West; Greg Ott was a college dope dealer, a child of the sixties. When they met, it destroyed both their lives.

chowell@weirtondailytimes.com WEIRTON — A possible new speed patrol trailer, along with budgetary items and office equipment were among issues discussed Wednesday by the city’s Finance Committee and set to be presented for a vote to Weirton Council Monday. Public Works Director Rod Rosnick explained the city had received four proposals for the speed trailer, ranging in cost from $7,500 to $12,000. The unit being sought comes at a cost of $8,507. The purchase comes as the latest effort by ci...

Managing editor WEIRTON — City officials have proposed adjustments to the command structure of the Weirton Fire Department, with a goal of cutting down on overtime costs. An ordinance, “Implementing new rules and regulations for the Weirton Fire Department personnel,” sponsored by Ward 1 Councilman Tim Connell, passed its first reading during Monday’s regular council meeting. Connell explained the move was looked at as the next step after council, last year, made changes to the structur...

Photo by Craig Howell Weirton Council, during its meeting Monday night, paid tribute to the life and service of former city Fire Chief Dean Allen, who died March 16 at the age of 88. Allen’s family, joined by some of his fellow former firefighters, were presented a plaque with the American flag and a certificate in his memory by Mayor Harold Miller. Taking part in the presentation were, from left, Ward 3 Councilman Fred Marsh, Allen’s son-in law, retired firefighters Ted Maslowski and Jeff ...