The Weirton Fire Department inducted a new member into its ranks Monday morning, with Mayor Harold Miller giving the oath of office to probationary firefighter
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MEMORIAL Sgt. Mark DeAngelo and Sgt. Troy Bickers stand before a memorial dedicated to the memory of law enforcement officers who have served in Weirton. City officers and guests gathered in front of the Weirton Municipal Building Tuesday morning in observance of National Police Week. Craig Howell
WEIRTON Gathered in front of the Weirton Municipal Building Tuesday morning, representatives of the city’s law enforcement agency, city officials and other guests paid tribute to the service and sacrifice of police officers across the country.
Peace Officer Memorial Day, to be observed Saturday, was established in 1962 with a declaration from President John F. Kennedy. The week in which it falls is observed as National Police Week.
During Monday’s meeting of Weirton Council, Mayor Harold Miller presented certificates of recognition to members of the American Legion Post 10 Honor Guard, i
Mar 4, 2021
Family, friends and fellow firefighters gathered in the Weirton Room of the Millsop Community Center, Wednesday morning, to celebrate the promotion of Mikel Serafine to the rank of lieutenant in the Weirton Fire Department. Serafine is pictured receiving the oath of office from Mayor Harold Miller, with Fire Chief Kevin Himmelrick looking on. Serafine has been with the department for 13 years. Craig Howell
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FEELINGS OF DISRESPECT A group representing Weirton’s African American community gathered Saturday in the Dunbar Recreation Center, discussing feelings of disrespect from the city administration. Taking part were, from left, Earleen Jones, president of the board of directors for the Dunbar Center; the Rev. Rudy McAllister, of Mount Olive Baptist Church; Rickey Thompson; the Rev. Darrell Cummings, of Shiloh Apostolic Faith Assembly; and Latisha Cummings, church administrator at Shiloh Apostolic.
WEIRTON Representatives of Weirton’s African American community say they are feeling disrespected by city officials over what they say has been a breakdown in communication and an unwillingness to discuss their concerns.