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Steubenville Summer Concert Series kicks off May 28

Local News May 16, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Thursday nights in downtown Steubenville are about to get a lot more entertaining with the Fort Steuben Summer Concert Series returning for its 20th season, bringing music, community and summer tradition to the downtown area. The concert series kicks off May 28 with performances by Ashley Marina and The New Pure Gold, with a special Fourth of July weekend concert featuring three Ohio Valley favorites also on the calendar. “What began as a community gathering centered around live music has grown into one of the Ohio Valley’s most popular summer traditions, ...

Traffic to be closed on Weir Avenue Saturday

Local News May 15, 2026

WEIRTON - Traffic will be temporarily closed on Weir Avenue Saturday as part of a water line repair project. The Weirton Area Water Board reports crews will be on scene, beginning at 8 a.m., for a water line repair on Weir Avenue between Baker Street and Kessel Street. As a result, all traffic will be closed on Weir Avenue from South 11th Street to Pennsylvania Avenue until the project is completed. A boil order will be issued following the work for Weir Avenue and all connecting streets.

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Community May 15, 2026

Barnette Named to Cedarville Dean’s List CEDARVILLE — Liam Barnette of Toronto was named to the Dean’s List at Cedarville University for spring 2026. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.50 GPA or higher for the semester and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours. Steubenville street resurfacing Program set to begin STEUBENVILLE — The city will begin its 2026 Community Development Block Grant Street Resurfacing Improvement Program , Monday, at 7 a.m. , weather permitting. The work will include removal of existing asphalt using a cold milling process and ...

Ceremony honors 10 fallen Jefferson County officers dating back to 1908

Local News May 15, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — For Joel Walker, an event like Thursday’s police memorial ceremony holds special importance. “It’s somber to sit here and remember the people who have fallen in Jefferson County and all over the United States,” Walker said shortly after the annual remembrance was held ...

Shooting suspect arrested

Local News May 15, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — A Steubenville man is in custody in Pennsylvania and faces charges in connection with a Tuesday evening shooting on Hollywood Boulevard that left another man injured and prompted a multi-agency investigation. Police Chief Ken Anderson said Deonbre Bailey-Anderson, 24, was taken into custody Wednesday with assistance from the Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and Swissvale police departments. Bailey-Anderson is being charged with having a weapon under disability, Anderson said. “Our detectives determined that the incident stemmed from an altercation between multiple ...

Northern Panhandle voter turnout mostly higher than state average

Community May 15, 2026

WHEELING — The numbers still weren’t very high for a midterm primary election, but turnout in five of the six Northern Panhandle counties exceeded the overall turnout average in West Virginia. Statewide there was a turnout rate of 20.91%, with 250,755 of 1,198,933 registered voters casting ballots. Topping the list locally was Tyler County at 34%, followed by Wetzel at 25.50%, Hancock at 23.69%, Marshall at 23.34% and Ohio at 22.57%. Brooke County’s turnout was lower at 17.38%. All local counties now have a higher number of registered Republicans than Democrats, but in two ...