Weirton News

Gun found: A .22-caliber pistol was found in the 1200 block of Lincoln Avenue on Thursday by a person cutting grass.

The staff of Weirton Madonna High School is losing another major component after already seeing the departure of the school's principal.

The second week of the Fridays at Five concert series went on as planned Friday despite inclement weather.

A boil order is in effect for all residents and businesses in the Marland Heights area of Weirton following a line break there Friday.

A local woman lost her home and a piece of Weirton history on Thursday as the former home of Michael Starvaggi, owner of Weirton Ice & Coal Supply and founder of Starvaggi Industries, was destroyed by a fire.

Born on May 30, 1929 in Wellsburg, WV she was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Catherine Mozingo.

Area residents looking for all-day fun for the Fourth of July can find it in Weirton as entertainment and activities are lined up for the Weirton Summerfest as well as a chance to win a 51-inch, flat-screen PDP-TV. Plans are moving forward for Weirton's Fourth of July parade and annual summertime festival in the city of Weirton.

The 2013 Hancock County Teacher of the Year is a 1998 alumna of Weir High School who finds a way to make sophomore English fun.

Scott Wiley watched as little American flags waved in the breeze Monday afternoon at Locust Hill Cemetery just outside Chester.

The forgotten and unsung heroes of the U.S. Military were honored on Monday during the Weirton Memorial Day services.

Veterans living and dead are being honored today as part of Memorial Day services being held across the country.

This Fourth of July area singers can put their pipes to the test as the city's holiday festivities are set to include the Summerfest Sing-off. The newly dubbed Summerfest will take place July 4 in downtown Weirton.

DAVIS, Charles Burley, III, 54, born October 17, 1957 in Weirton, WV, died May 23, 2012 at home in West Liberty, WV.

The Weir High School Class of 2012 will hold commencement ceremonies at 7:30 p.m. today in the high school gymnasium.

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As Memorial Day approaches, local residents prepare to remember and honor those who have and continue to serve in the U.S. military.

During the next several days, emergency responders throughout the area and nation will be celebrating National Emergency Medical Services Week.

Former Hancock County Assistant Prosecutor Don Humberson has been charged in a case nearly one year old where drugs took a man's life.

Marquel Jeter, 29, Michael Burns, 25, Christopher Bishop, 27, and Zjaonde Douglas 28, are facing multiple charges involving marjiuana.