NEW CUMBERLAND – The harvest season was on full display in New Cumberland over the weekend, as the community gathered for the annual Fall River Festival. “It’s a great day to walk along River Avenue,”…
Local historian chronicles memories of Beatty Park
STEUBENVILLE — Flora L. VerStraten-Merrin is a local historian and was a driving force behind the formation of the Friends…
Commissioners recognize growth of 4-H in Hancock County
NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County’s 4-H programs have experienced much growth in recent years, with new clubs being established and…
Data centers front and center in Ohio Senate race
A stretch of federal land in southeastern Ohio is about to hold one of the largest data center projects in…
'United for ALICE' to help struggling families
STEUBENVILLE — A sobering reality faces many parts of Jefferson County: Nearly half of the county's households — 42 percent…
Strength in partnership
Contributed WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center and the Weirton Firefighters IAFF Local 948 have teamed up, once again, in recognition…
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Community
Annual Upper Ohio Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's Thrives At New Home
WHEELING – The annual Upper Ohio Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's had a new…
STEUBENVILLE — Franciscan University of Steubenville's Institute for the Study of Man and Woman will celebrate…
Franciscan University to discuss writer's vision
Premium growth for Premium Guard
Community collaborating with WVU Medicine Golisano Children's on new outpatient center
Local Sports
Big plays lead Crusaders over STA
STEUBENVILLE — The youthful Catholic Central football team may still have some learning to…
Business
Weirton native named CEO of Choice Hotels International
WEIRTON – A Weirton native will now be at the head of one of…
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: We are all a part of promoting our area
The City of Weirton recently released a series of videos in an renewed effort to market the area. The videos, which included glimpses of local business, community events, development efforts, and more, were produced in cooperation with the National League of Cities (of which Weirton is a member) and CGI Digital. This is the…
Vivek Ramaswamy: East Palestine Deserves The Truth — I'll Fight To Bring It To Light
Craig Howell: In person still works for political campaigns
Craig Howell: Remembering the spirit of unity following that fateful day
Obituaries
SUE KRUKOWSKI
Sue Krukowski, beloved mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully in Charlotte, NC, on September 14, 2026. Sue was born May 12, 1947, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Virginia and Chuck (C.J.) Vincent. She grew up in the Ohio Valley and graduated from Weir High School before earning degrees from West Liberty…
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