Weirton Millsop Community Center

06/02/2026

COMMUNITY HELPS OUT AT WOODLAND ESTATES PLAYGROUND

WEIRTON — Residents of the Woodland Estates community came out on Saturday to invest in a local park in response to a Volunteer Workday organized by Ward 3 Councilman Jesse Keeder.

About 25 people volunteered around four hours of their Saturday at Woodland Estates Playground engaging in tasks such as leaf and branch removal, play surface enhancement, court cleanup and general cleaning. In all, the volunteers contributed between 75 and 100 man hours of volunteer labor.

Councilman Keeder worked with the Park Board to organize the event and pledged to contribute his $5,000 in civic contributions to continued improvements at the park.

In all, the volunteers were able to complete work that would've taken the small Park Board maintenance about three days to complete.

For more information on how you can get involved with volunteer efforts that benefit parks & recreation, contact the Weirton Park Board's main office at (304) 797-8520

05/11/2026

04/22/2026

Annual City of Weirton Independence Day Parade to be Held on July 4 at 5 p.m.

WEIRTON – The Annual City of Weirton Independence Day Parade will be held on Saturday, July 4 at 5 p.m. on the city's Main Street.

The annual Independence Day Parade has been a staple of community activities since the City of Weirton was incorporated in 1947 and this year will be followed by a festival celebrating America's 250th birthday.

Over the years the parade has featured the Weir High School band and other local marching bands, fire trucks from Weirton and surrounding communities, local and state politicians, floats sponsored by local businesses and civic organizations, active and former military personnel, classic cars and the Weirton Steel 25-year club.

The parade route begins at the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Main Street and proceeds south on Main Street (WV Route 2) to the intersection of Marland Heights Road.

Portions of Main Street that serve as the parade route will be closed for the duration of the parade. The Weirton Millsop Community Center will also be closed on July 4th.

Parade lineup begins at 3:45 p.m. at the corner of Virginia Avenue and Main Street. All participants must be checked in by 4:15 a.m. on parade day.

To register your business or organization for the parade, complete the registration form and return to Park Board Program Director Chris Krishak by Wednesday, June 24.

Registration forms are available at the customer service desk at the Weirton Millsop Community Center.

Parade spectators are reminded that no viewing locations can be reserved in advance of the parade and all attendees must stay off the roadway as the parade passes by.

Area residents are reminded that no vehicles may be parked along Main Street after 8 p.m. on Friday, July 3 and all vehicles parked on Main Street after that time will be towed at the owner's expense.

For more information, contact the WMCC at (304) 797-8520 or the Park Board program office directly at (304) 797-5721

04/21/2026

WEIRTON — Registration is currently under way for the Weirton Board of Parks & Recreation Tennis Camp to be held at Starvaggi Memorial Park from June 8-12th.

Instruction is slated for children in first through ninth grade.

Grades 1-4 will be on the courts from 9 - 10:15 a.m. and grades 5-9 from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The entry fee for the camp is $45 for 1st to 4th graders and $50 for 5th to 9th graders.

Grade determinations will be based on the grade you will be entering for the upcoming school year. All campers must bring two cans of tennis balls, tennis racket, and water with them.

To register, visit the customer service desk at the Weirton Millsop Community Center.

For more information, call Park Board Program Director, Chris Krishak at (304) 797-5721

04/21/2026

Now Hiring Summer Help for Starvaggi Pool

WEIRTON – The Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications for seasonal part-time positions at Starvaggi Memorial Pool (SMP).

The Park Board is seeking applicants to fill lifeguard, light maintenance, cashier, and supervisor positions for the 2026 summer pool season.

Applications are available at the customer service desk of the Weirton Millsop Community Center (WMCC). The deadline to apply is May 11, 2026.

All lifeguard applicants must be currently certified through the American Red Cross, or able to complete a course offered by the Park Board prior to the summer pool season.

Applicants must be at least 15-years old with reliable transportation and flexibility to work afternoon, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

All supervisor applicants must have verifiable supervisory experience.

For more information contact the WMCC customer service department at (304) 797-8520, or drop in to apply.

04/21/2026

WEIRTON – The United States is gearing up to celebrate 250 years this summer, and the City of Weirton is planning a slate of events as part of local observances. Those include the community’s annual Fourth of July parade, live music, games, contests, and a car show. “We’re excited to be able...

03/20/2026

The Weirton Board of Parks & Recreation held its 4th Annual William Curenton Doubles Pickleball Tournament on Saturday and Sunday in the Weirton Millsop Community Center gymnasium.

Champions were crowned and runner-ups were honored in four categories. See our photo descriptions for info on the champions and runner-ups for each category.

03/19/2026

AHEPA Lodge Chapter 103 recently presented a check to the Weirton Park Board to sponsor both Weriton's Annual Easter Egg Hunt and the WMCC Youth Basketball League. AHEPA is a dedicated sponsor of Park Board programs and activities.

Pictured, left to right, are AHEPA member George Antoniou, Park Board Executive Director Coty Shingle, chapter president James Antoniou, Park Board Program Director Chris Krishak, and AHEPA member Nick Proakis. George and Nick are also past presidents of the chapter.

03/19/2026

The Weirton Board of Parks & Recreation will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Weirton Millsop Community Center (WMCC).

The event is free of charge and is open to all area children aged toddler to 10-years old.

The egg hunt will include 7,000 Easter Eggs, prizes, and cookies.

All kids will meet in the WMCC gymnasium and be called out by age group to collect eggs at Edwin J. Bowman Baseball Field, which is located directly behind WMCC.

The Easter Bunny will available for pictures.

This year’s Easter Egg Hunt is made possible by our great sponsors. We are thankful for their generous contributions and support of this community event!

Platinum Sponsor:
Hancock County Saving Bank

Gold Sponsors:
Starvaggi Industries
First Choice America Federal Credit Union

Silver Sponsors:
Ward 4 Councilman Rick Stead
Gus’s Goodies
Steel and Wolfe Funeral Home
Weirton Firefighters IAFF Local 948
Dr. Juginder K. Luthra
Studio L
Weirton F.O.P. Lodge 84
AHEPA Chapter #103
Ronnie Jones for Hancock County Commissioner
Eat N Park
Novelty Plus
Follansbee Sheetz
Weirton Dairy Queen

For more information, please call 304-797-5721

02/25/2026

KATHLEEN & PAUL'S CAPTURES JV CHAMPIONSHIP

WEIRTON — Kathleen & Paul's dominated the Junior Varsity division of the Weirton Millsop Community Center (WMCC) Youth Basketball League all season long and Saturday's championship game was no exception.

Kathleen & Paul's defeated the Franciscan University Barons 19-3 to claim the Junior Varsity championship at the WMCC gymnasium to cap a perfect season at 13-0.

Barrett Frye led Kathleen & Paul's with 11 points and Gino Garbin chipped in seven points. The only other point scored for Kathleen & Paul's in the game was added by Grady Cox, who had been the team's leading scorer all season averaging 10.2 points per game.

It was Kathleen & Paul's second straight JV title game appearance, losing by a point in last year's championship and finishing the season 13-1.

Leo Fair scored the Barons only points on 3-pointer.

Both teams played solid defense as the game remained scoreless through the first 10 minutes.

Garbin got the scoring started for Kathleen & Paul's with layup five minutes into the contest and moments later converted a 3-point play when he collected a rebound, made a layup and drained the free throw after being fouled during the shot to make it 5-0.

Just seconds later, Frye grabbed a steal and scored on a layup. Both Frye and Garbin scored on short jumpers with about two minutes to play in the half and Frye gave Kathleen & Paul's a 10-0 lead at the break, hitting one of two free throws with time expired at the half.

Fair's trey made it 16-3 with five minutes left to play but Kathleen & Paul's finished the game on a 6-0 spurt.

Despite taking the loss, the Barons played solid defense, holding Kathleen & Paul's to 16 points less than its regular season average of 35 points a game.

WMCC Youth Basketball League

Junior Varsity Championship Game

KATHLEEN & PAUL'S 19, FUS BARONS 3

SCORE BY PERIODS

Kath. & Paul's 10 9 – 19
FUS Barons 0 3 – 3

BARONS (7-6): Weston Fiola 0; Jake Roupe 0; Hagen Gillespie 0; Noah Savage 0; Gregory Petrus 0; Leo Fair 3; Rocco Jonczak 0; Gino Violet DNP.

3-Point Field Goals: Fair.

KATHLEEN & PAUL'S (13-0): Isaac Florak 0; Barrett Frye 11; Grady Cox 1; Nina Montelione 0; Gino Garbin 7; Allie Tennant 0; Ellana Marshall 0; Kennedy Pedersen 0.

3-Point Field Goals: None.

TIME OF THE GAME: 43 minutes

Referees: Paul Buffington, Dylan Cassiadoro