Weirton News

The arrests were a team effort. Story by Dave Elias Email Bio Other Stories by Dave Elias WEIRTON -- Heroine in the Northern Panhandle remains a big problem for local police today.

Weirton Police, in conjunction with the Steubenville Police Narcotics Division, received information that led to the arrest of three individuals on drug charges Wednesday.

The Moundsville Salvation Army has many needs, but now it has a couple of new leaders to help fulfill them.

The All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, a member of the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce, will be holding our 21st annual Weirton Greek Festival on July 17 to 19 at the church grounds located at 3528 West St.

With the stroke of a pen, Gov. Joe Manchin could change the shape of cardiac care in West Virginia.

The arrests were a team effort. Story by Kathleen Antill Email Other Stories by Kathleen Antill WEIRTON -- The Weirton Police Department, the Street Crimes division, and the K-9 division have teamed up for a ...

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office has taken Fernando Mastrantoni, 44, of Weirton, into custody because of the condition of two animals on the man's farm.

Two Ohio residents were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop on U.S. 22 at approximately 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

A local horse owner is in police custody, facing animal cruelty charges. Fernando Mastrantoni, 44, of Weirton, is accused of neglecting his horses.

ArcelorMittal USA announced it has provided $64,000 in scholarships to children of local mill workers.

To the Editor and to the Citizens of Weirton: Please help me to stop the destruction of Cove School.

Two people are in custody in Brooke County and authorities believe the arrests should put an end to a rash of home burglaries.

An open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony were held for a recently completed Section 8 housing unit Friday.

Following their arrest, two men confessed to a string of crimes - some unreported - throughout Hancock and Brooke counties, according to Weirton Police.

A motorcycle fun run, to benefit the Weirton United Way, will commence at Mustang Sally's this Saturday.

Summer is in full swing and churches continue to offer Vacation Bible School, a safe and spiritual alternative for children.

The installation of officers of the 2008-2009 year was held at the June meeting if the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 10.

Weirton City Attorney Vince Gurrera recently updated Weirton City Council as to the collection of demolition liens throughout the city.

The Rotary Club of Weirton Heights gathered at Baymont Inn and Suites Tuesday to learn about the district and club's online database.

With the sun shining on Weirton following days of rainy weather, area residents lined up along Main Street to watch the annual Independence Day Parade Saturday morning.