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Structural repairs to the south wall of the Millsop Community Center are ongoing, with hopes for the indoor swimming pool's reopening by mid-October. Parks Executive Director Coty Shingle reported steady progress, despite some delays due to material shortages.
The U.S. House passed a bill to codify President Trump's executive order re-establishing the National Coal Council, with a narrow vote of 217-209. Sponsored by Congressman Michael Rulli, the bill garnered support from four Democrats, preventing a tie that would have defeated it. The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Dr. Amy Acton, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Ohio governor, will deliver the keynote address at the Belmont County Democratic Party's 65th annual dinner on Thursday. Acton, who previously led the Ohio Department of Public Health during the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to engage with residents about their concerns prior to the dinner.
McKinley STEM Academy students honored first responders during a 9/11 observance on September 10. The event featured music from the Steubenville High School Big Red Marching Band and included readings and poetry by students to commemorate the day. Third-grade teacher Amy Bailey emphasized the importance of teaching children about the heroes in their community.
Indian Creek High School revealed the candidates for homecoming queen, including Abbey Pendleton and Cheyenne Himelrick. The winner will be crowned during halftime at the football game against Brooke High School on Friday at Kettlewell Stadium. A parade will precede the game, starting at Blessed Sacrament Church at 5:30 p.m.
Five members of the Disciples Women group from the First Christian Church in Weirton participated in the Women's Retreat at North Bend State Park from September 5-7. The event, themed "Experiencing God," featured speaker Rev. Nadine Burton and raised $1,000 for Facing Hunger, contributing to a total of $5,111 donated to local food banks over the past year.
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra launches its 2025-26 concert series with a 1920s-themed event titled Prohibition on Saturday at the Capitol Theatre. The concert features famous jazz hits and encourages attendees to wear period costumes, while a pre-concert fundraiser called Speakeasy in the Alley will offer tastings and entertainment.
Brooke County officials will meet next Tuesday to discuss concerns about the county humane officer and the animal shelter. The meeting will include public input and aims to address interdepartmental issues involving the humane officer's interactions with other county departments.
Wellsburg Council is considering a memorial for Gerald “Jerry” Davis, who died after his runaway truck plunged into the Ohio River on July 18. The council also approved establishing a single polling place for city elections, pending legal counsel input.
Steubenville City Council discussed ongoing water projects aimed at enhancing service and reducing outages. A $16.4 million initiative includes a new pump station and water tank, while a $22 million filtration plant upgrade awaits Ohio EPA approval.