š± Whatās new in Weirtonās big July 4 celebration this year?
Weirton, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Weirton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Whatās new in Weirtonās big July 4 celebration this year?
- What Weirton councilās levy vote means for your property tax bill
- Weirton family remembers the life of John William Yaussy
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Clearing, a shower or two, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Very warm with some sun, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Car show to be part of Weirton's Independence Day festivities (weirtondailytimes.com) ā Weirton is planning a full slate of July 4 festivities, including the annual parade, live music, games, and a brand-new āFreedom Fueled by Revolutionā car show on Main Street. Events will run through the evening at Municipal Plaza, Edwin J. Bowman Field, and the Weirton Event Center, wrapping up with a fireworks display around 10 p.m. 
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2. No tax increases: Weirton city council passes 2026-27 levy rates during special meeting (wtrf.com) ā Weirton homeowners and business owners can expect no property tax hike next year, as city council kept the 2026ā27 levy rates unchanged during a special meeting. Officials say the levy share going to the city feeds the general fund, and they aim to balance low rates with responsible use of taxpayer dollars. Ā Ā Ā
3. John William Yaussy (leesburg-news.com) ā Family and friends in Weirton are mourning alongside loved ones in West Virginia and Florida after the passing of 84-year-old John William Yaussy, formerly of Wellsburg. A U.S. Army veteran and longtime water treatment professional, he is survived by many, including granddaughter Lacey Van Fossan and her family in Weirton, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. Ā Ā Ā
4. Alpha Tau installs officers (weirtondailytimes.com) ā Local women educators from the Alpha Tau Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa recently gathered at DeeJayās in Weirton to install new officers and welcome two new members. The group reviewed scholarship applications, planned for their state convention trip, and set a covered-dish buffet for their May meeting, continuing their focus on supporting education and fellowship in the community. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Weirton
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Purcellville Music and Arts Festival
250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville
12:00 pm
Saturday April 25
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Other local events
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St. Paul's Kindergarten
Mary H. Weir Public Library , 3442 Main Street , Weirton
11:30 am -
Floating Aerial Sound Bath
Be Salon, Spa, Yoga , 241 Three Springs Dr , Weirton
7:00 pm -
4H Club Demonstrations
Mary H. Weir Public Library , 3442 Main Street , Weirton
10:00 am -
East Liverpool Varsity Baseball @ Weir
Weir High School , 100 Red Rider Rd , Weirton
2:00 pm -
Municipal Court
Weirton, WV Calendar Weirton, WV 26062
9:00 am -
Indian Creek Varsity Baseball @ Weir
Weir High School , 100 Red Rider Rd , Weirton
5:00 pm -
Buckeye Local Varsity Baseball @ Weir
Weir High School , 100 Red Rider Rd , Weirton
5:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Wednesday April 29
Thursday April 30
Friday May 1
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š Events Nearby
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GERI-FIT - FOLLANSBEE
Follansbee Public Library , 844 Main St , Follansbee
10:00 am -
Annual Spring Event - Friends of BCPL
945 Main St , Wellsburg
9:30 pm -
Story Hour - Branch Location
Follansbee Public Library , 844 Main St , Follansbee
12:00 pm -
Toronto Varsity Softball @ Brooke
Brooke High School , 29 Bruin Dr , Wellsburg
5:30 pm -
TAI CHI- WELLSBURG
Brooke County Public Library And Visitors Center , 945 Main St , Wellsburg
11:00 am
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
Monday May 4
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