🌱 What doubling Weirton’s wastewater capacity will mean by next spring

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In today's newsletter:

• What doubling Weirton’s wastewater capacity will mean by next spring
• How 300 free Christmas dinners will reach Weirton neighbors Saturday
• Why Weirton just ranked among America’s best retirement destinations

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Periods of sun; not as cold, with a high of 36 and low of 32 degrees.
• Wednesday: Clouds and breaks of sun, temps: high: 43, low: 30.
• Thursday: Cloudy; p.m. rain, breezy, with a high of 57 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wastewater treatment expansion project set for spring completion (heraldstaronline.com) — Weirton’s wastewater treatment plant expansion is on track for substantial completion in April, doubling capacity from 4 to 8 million gallons per day. Sanitary Board officials say construction and electrical upgrades are progressing well and the project’s contingency funds remain strong, positioning the city to better handle future development and industrial growth.
   

• Local businesses join forces to ensure successful holiday meal distribution in Weirton (wtov9.com) — Hundreds of Weirton residents in high-rises and shut-in situations will receive free Christmas takeout dinners this Saturday, thanks to local businesses and organizations teaming up. With All-Saints Greek Orthodox Church under construction, ezFresh Meals and Catering opened its kitchen so volunteers can prepare more than 300 turkey dinners, continuing a growing community tradition of helping neighbors in need.
   

• This Midwest City Was Just Named the Best Place to Retire in the U.S. for Affordability, Quality of Life, and Outdoor Access (travelandleisure.com) — Weirton earns a top national spot in U.S. News & World Report’s latest “Best Places to Retire” rankings, coming in just behind Midland, Michigan. The list weighs affordability, taxes, health care, quality of life, and senior trends, highlighting Weirton as a standout option for retirees considering a move.
   

📸 Around Weirton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Weirton

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Wednesday December 17

• Municipal Court
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  9:00 am
• Planning Commission Meeting
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  5:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Park Board Meeting
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  9:00 am
• Traffic Commission
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  10:00 am
• Mary H. Weir Public Library Meeting
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  4:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Closed--Christmas Eve
  Mary H. Weir Public Library , 3442 Main Street , Weirton
• No Municipal Court
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Thursday December 25

• Closed--Christmas
  Mary H. Weir Public Library , 3442 Main Street , Weirton

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• ADVENTURE SNACKS!
  945 Main St , Wellsburg
  10:30 pm

Friday December 19

• MAH JONGG FRIDAYS
  Brooke County Public Library And Visitors Center , 945 Main St , Wellsburg
  1:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• East Palestine at Oak Glen
  Oak Glen High School , 195 Golden Bear Dr , New Cumberland
  4:30 pm

Monday December 22

• TAI CHI- WELLSBURG
  Brooke County Public Library And Visitors Center , 945 Main St , Wellsburg
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• West Virginia Staffing posted a job opening for Part-time Circulation Public Service Clerk in Weirton. Apply here.
• Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Weirton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Weirton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Follansbee

• Christmas in the Park Donates $17,000 to Families (brookereview.com)
• Follansbee Dentist Retiring After Nearly 40-Year Career (theintelligencer.net)
• Edward Victor Folden (brookereview.com)

Wellsburg

• Bethany College Hosts Annual Light Up Night Celebration (brookereview.com)
• Carol Frances Leonard (brookereview.com)

Wheeling

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-- The Patch AM Team

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