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Weirton still not allowing residents to set off fireworks

by rivernews | Jul 2, 2020 | Community, Enviroment, Local Government, Local News, Weirton | 0 |

As we approach Fourth of July weekend, it’s important to mention that not all communities allow...

Martins Ferry set to crack down on spread of garbage in town

by rivernews | Jun 25, 2020 | Community, Enviroment, Local Government, Martins Ferry | 0 |

In Martins Ferry, the city will soon be cracking down on residents who aren’t properly...

Gov. Justice says concerts at fairs can resume in July

by rivernews | Jun 9, 2020 | Community, Enviroment, Health, West Virgnia | 0 |

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says outdoor concerts at fairs and festivals will be allowed to...

Temporary route being made for Ohio 149 detour

by rivernews | May 5, 2020 | Community, Enviroment, Stewartsville | 0 |

Ohio 149 in Stewartsville closed Friday for four months. After a large push from residents, an alternative route will re-open. Crews are constructing a temporary bridge across Bull Run Road as it will become an unofficial...

SR7 to remain restricted near Mingo Junction

by rivernews | Mar 26, 2020 | Community, Enviroment, Local Government, Mingo Junction | 0 |

Beginning Monday, March 30th, SR 7 northbound will be restricted to one lane of traffic north of Mingo Junction, this in addition to the current southbound restriction. ODOT’s contractor, James White Construction Co., will begin...

Justice issues stay at home order

by rivernews | Mar 24, 2020 | Community, Enviroment, Government, West Virgnia | 0 |

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice issued a stay at home order Monday directing all West Virginia...

Weirton Medical Center limiting visitation, offering testing

by rivernews | Mar 20, 2020 | Community, Enviroment, Health, Weirton | 0 |

Weirton Medical Center has instituted a limited visitation policy. Only those visiting hospice, critical, obstetrics or pediatrics patients will be permitted in the medical center. This is all part of social distancing and...

Trinity Health System Suspends Elective Surgeries

by rivernews | Mar 18, 2020 | Enviroment, Government, Health, Steubenville | 0 |

Yesterday, Governor Mike DeWine announced that all hospitals in Ohio would temporarily suspend elective procedures in order to maintain the capacity and necessary supplies for the expected increase in COVID-19 patients needed...