FOLLANSBEE – A reminder to a long-time city official will now hang in the chambers of Follansbee Council. David Kurcina died in May, following a more-than-three-year battle with cancer. He served his community through many…
Street paving begins in New Cumberland
NEW CUMBERLAND – A few weeks after being announced by the governor, a project to pave the city streets of…
Vaccinations important, Jefferson County health commissioner says
STEUBENVILLE — With the flu season starting to ramp up, staff and management at the Jefferson County General Health District…
West Virginia launches intentions for space academy
FAIRMONT – That’s one giant leap … for Almost Heaven. Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Wednesday he wants West Virginia to…
A picture perfect exhibit
Craig Howell A new exhibit, featuring works by the Upper Ohio Valley Camera Club, went on display this week at…
Former Weirton school building to be converted into apartment complex
WEIRTON – A former school building will soon have a new use. The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals, during its…
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Applications open for all-expenses-paid cultural experience in Italy
STEUBENVILLE — The Italian American Cultural Club of Steubenville is inviting eligible college students to apply for an opportunity to participate in the National Italian American Foundation's Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery, an all-expenses-paid educational and cultural experience in Italy. As an affiliate organization of the foundation, the IACC will conduct a…
JVS crowns homecoming royalty
STEUBENVILLE — A Toronto man who allegedly tried to strangle his new bride during their wedding…
Strangulation, child abuse cases among indictments by Jefferson County grand jury
Music festival to benefit Weir High Band
Local Sports
Capitals top Penguins in Ovechkin's final home opener
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington…
STEUBENVILLE - The Catholic Central boys' soccer team was able to create plenty of chances against…
Crusaders blank Indian Creek for home victory
VOLLEYBALL OAK GLEN FALLS TO UNBEATEN FERRY NEW MANCHESTER — The Oak Glen volleyball team was…
Prep Roundups
Guardians beat the White Sox 9-3 to avoid elimination
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Teeing off
Craig Howell Bob and Travis Bolner, and the staff of Hosel Rockets Golf Center,…
Editorials
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Michael Barone: The long rise of the new Democratic Party
Michael Barone: Dropping candidates is not a sign of strength
Gary Franks: Lightning will not strike twice in Maine as Platner steps down
Local Columns
Craig Howell: Be wary of big announcements during campaign season
I have no problem when high-profile politicians decide to pay our region a visit. In fact, I would encourage more to do so. For many years, much of our area has appeared to be forgotten, especially in the Northern Panhandle where major campaigns and projects seemed to stop at Wheeling. We have people here,…
Craig Howell: We are all a part of promoting our area
Vivek Ramaswamy: East Palestine Deserves The Truth — I'll Fight To Bring It To Light
Craig Howell: In person still works for political campaigns
Obituaries
LOUISE MUNIS
Louise Zahardis Munis passed peacefully with her family by her side in Chicago on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at the age of 97. She is the daughter of the late John and Vassiliki Saffo Zahardis. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Nick and sister Toula Zahardis Pedos. Louise…
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LORRAINE DURANTE
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