EDITORS DESK
The former President Ferdinand E. Marcos had a vision for an industrialized Philippines. With that, he ordered in 1979 the development of at least 11 big industrial projects.
These projects include copper smelting, integrated steel production, an aluminum smelter, diesel engine man
Apr 29, 2021
ROBERT K. KRUPP, 92 of Weirton, WV passed away Monday April 26, 2021 at UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born May 20, 1928 in Weston, WV. The son of the late Jesse and Sallie James Krupp. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Carrol Miller, Mary Jane Wilson; brothers, James Krupp, Donald Krupp.
Bob served his country in the United States Navy, having served in World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of Weirton Lodge No. 171 A.F. & A.M.; Osiris Shriners; Northern Panhandle Shrine Club where he was instrumental in the establishment & construction of their current location; chairman of the transportation committee which provided transportation for children to Shriner’s hospital. He truly enjoyed the time spent with the children on those trips; American Legion Post No.10; former fireman with the Weirton Heights VFD; he also enjoyed travelling and camping. He retired from National Steel Corp as a Superintendent of the tin mill. Prior to his employment
Apr 29, 2021
ROBERT K. KRUPP, 92 of Weirton, WV passed away Monday April 26, 2021 at UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born May 20, 1928 in Weston, WV. The son of the late Jesse and Sallie James Krupp. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Carrol Miller, Mary Jane Wilson; brothers, James Krupp, Donald Krupp.
Bob served his country in the United States Navy, having served in World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of Weirton Lodge No. 171 A.F. & A.M.; Osiris Shriners; Northern Panhandle Shrine Club where he was instrumental in the establishment & construction of their current location; chairman of the transportation committee which provided transportation for children to Shriner’s hospital. He truly enjoyed the time spent with the children on those trips; American Legion Post No.10; former fireman with the Weirton Heights VFD; he also enjoyed travelling and camping. He retired from National Steel Corp as a Superintendent of the tin mill. Prior to his employment
1911
April 19, 1911-The St. Paul Mine in Keewatin opened; the Roberts and Platt mines in Nashwauk also opened for the season.
April 19, 1911-There has been a great influx of settlers to Itasca County this spring and the number is steadily increasing, particularly, Grand Rapids has received many who have purchased lands and who have settled in the immediate vicinity.
1921
April 20, 1921-Good progress is being made for improved highway construction in Itasca County. Clearing was started on the Blackberry to Warba route.
April 20, 1921-A recount for the mayorship of Keewatin ended in a tie vote. The issue will be settled in court. The two candidates are Dr. A.C. Kean and George Matakovich.
From staff reports
WEIRTON The board of directors for CHANGE Inc., is looking for a new chief executive officer, after current CEO Judy Raveaux announced plans to retire from the non-profit community action agency in July.
Lisa Werner, board president, stated that under Raveaux’s leadership, CHANGE Inc. has been able to identify ever-changing community needs and adopt diverse programming to meet those challenges.
Raveaux has been with CHANGE since early 1983, and has served as its CEO since 1990.
More information on the CEO position and CHANGE can be found on its website at www.changeinc.org. Those interested in the position are asked to send their resume to the attention of Human Resources, P.O. Box 2827, Weirton, WV 26062