FOLLANSBEE — At a time when both parents in many households are working and there are an increasing number of homes headed by single parents, a large number of children are home alone after school. » Full Story

WELLSBURG — The Wellsburg Chamber of Commerce will help to ring in the Christmas season with two special events. » Full Story

Follansbee, Wellsburg and Weirton were among communities that marked Veterans Day with programs paying tribute to those who have served in the military and continue to serve. » Full Story

FOLLANSBEE — Members of Emrys Watkins American Legion Post 45 and its auxiliary visited Brightwood Center to present hats, lap blankets and dessert to veterans living ther. » Full Story

STEUBENVILLE — An upcoming fundraiser will offer a look at the many types of dolls, from the turn of the 20th century to the present, that have rested on the shelves of toy stores or beneath the... » Full Story

Firefighters to collect canned goods

FOLLANSBEE — The Follansbee Fire Department will be going door to door to collect canned goods and other non-perishable food from noon to 4 p.m. » Full Story

WELLSBURG — Wellsburg Church of the Nazarene honored active and retired military service personnel at a special service held Nov. 8.

The Young Marines presented the colors. State Del. » Full Story

WELLSBURG — Brooke County Schools has a new assistant superintendent, following the county school board’s approval of Kathy Kidder-Wilkerson for the position. » Full Story

WELLSBURG — Brooke High School students on Monday showed their appreciation to area veterans and learned of the experiences of several who served in various eras, from World War II to Operation Iraq... » Full Story

WEIRTON — The monthly meeting of AARP Chapter 3846 was held Oct. 12 at Undo’s in Weirton.

President Bettie Williamson welcomed everyone. » Full Story