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2023 WV House and Senate Sessions- Passing of House Bill 2882 Debates

In January, House Bill 2882, which provided $105 million to Form Energy's iron-air battery plant being built in Weirton, was introduced into the 2023 Regular Session of the West Virginia Legislature. The Bill was ultimately passed in February 2023, but no...

Resolution of Appreciation For All Who Were Instrumental in Bringing Form Energy to Weirton

Tygo and Shay Retire from the Weirton Police Canine Unit

Two canines from the Weirton Police Canine Unit have retired - Lieutenant Troy Bicker’s partner Tygo and Lieutenant Matt Lelless’s partner Shay. Mayor Harold E. Miller, Police Chief Charlie Kush, and Police Deputy Chief Scott Cook recognized Lieutenant Bi...

Mayor Harold E. Miller Recognizes Vietnam Veteran Jim Bissett for His Military Service

March 29th of each year is designated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day to honor those patriots who served our Country in the Vietnam War. Mayor Harold E. Miller recognized Vietnam veteran Jim Bissett for his military service and thanked him for his de...

Governor Justice Signs HB 2882 Dedicating $105 Million Towards the Form Energy Project

Friday, February 24, 2023, marked a significant economic development milestone for Weirton with the official signing of House Bill 2882 by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. Why is the signing of House Bill 2882 significant for our City and its economic ...

Weirton Hall of Fame Accepting 2023 Nominations

The Weirton Hall of Fame Committee was established to honor former and current Weirton residents for “outstanding accomplishments” in the following specific areas of endeavors:

Philanthropy 

Public Service 

Music and Fine Arts 

Busi...

Handicap Accessibility Entrance of Weirton, WV Municipal Building

The handicap accessible entrance to the Municipal building is located at the Police Entrance at the back of the building. The elevator can then be taken to the higher floors. 

The City of Weirton Celebrates 75 Years of Incorporation!

On July 1, 1947, unincorporated areas of Weirton, Weirton Heights, Marland Heights and Holliday's Cove were incorporated to form the City of Weirton.  This year marks the 75th Anniversary of Weirton’s incorporation. 

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Rental Registration Program

The purpose of the program is to promote health and safety standards for residential rental housing and to secure and preserve the integrity and character of residential districts within the city. These standards relate to the condition, maintenance and o...

Should You Have A Parking Permit?