Hannah Hayes

The Friendship Room is opening its doors as a cooling center during a stretch of high temperatures, offering a place for people to cool off and hydrate.

As animal shelters across the area reach max capacity, one Columbiana County humane organization has received a major boost to help keep up with a growing number of neglect and abuse cases.

A $39 million water infrastructure project — and the possibility of a major rate increase to pay for it — sparked questions and frustration at Weirton City Council on Tuesday night.

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Kids and teens in Newell will have a chance to dance under neon lights this weekend during a free glow party at Laurel Hollow Park.The Newell Community Improvem

A long-standing arrangement that has Wellsville firefighters dispatching calls for both the fire and police departments is being questioned, as village leaders weigh whether moving fire dispatch to the county could improve emergency response but also trigger new costs for police communications.

In Hancock County, the New Manchester Christian Church is marking a milestone 150 years in the making, celebrating its long history this month while looking ahead to what comes next.

Some of the East Liverpool Fire Department's equipment is more than 30 years old, but a nearly $190,000 federal grant will help the department replace aging gear and make upgrades.

Every week, Bill Fisher shows up at the House of the Carpenter in Wheeling with one goal in mind -- making sure children in his community do not go hungry.

With Election Day approaching, West Virginia Democratic lawmakers and candidates stopped in Hancock County as part of a statewide effort to hear directly from voters about the everyday issues facing families.