Staff writer
Follansbee voters will be asked this year to choose from candidates for mayor and three council seats, while candidates for Wellsburg elections appear to be unopposed.
Incumbent David Velegol Jr. of 400 Heather Moor Drive, will face challenger John Schwertfeger of 601 Gilbert Ave.
Schwertfeger once served as the city’s police chief.
City Clerk David Kurcina also announced others who have declared their candidacy for the following council seats:
¯ 1st Ward: Incumbent Paul Boniey of 214 Main St. and challenger challenger Tammy Johnson of Main Street.
¯ 3rd Ward: Challengers Nicholas Cekinovich of 541 Gilbert Ave. and incumbent Kathy Santoro of 605 Mahan Ave.
Staff writer
WELLSBURG Communication between the public and the city’s water customers during emergencies and the status of upcoming water and sewer projects were among issues discussed by the Wellsburg water-sewer board on Wednesday.
The board heard from resident Tammy Provenzano, who said she had difficulty reaching city personnel after discovering dark water from her faucets during two recent weekends.
Water Superintendent Rick Stewart said on one weekend the water plant was with phone service due to a power outage.
City Manager Steve Maguschak said in addition to calling the water department at (304) 737-3002 and leaving a message, customers may dial the Brooke County Sheriff’s Department’s non-emergency number at 737-3660. He said dispatchers there have been given contact numbers for staff in the event of emergencies.