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Today's birthday May 15 Marlene McKim, Steubenville Police Beat Drug Task Force Drug Task Force Felony charges filed: Two people were taken into custody on felony drug charges after detectives with the Jefferson County Drug Task Force allegedly found cocaine, fentanyl and drug paraphernalia Wednesday in their home at 2610 Chestnut St., Steubenville. Task Force Commander Sheriff’s Deputy Major Chris Vinci said Andrew M. Biasi, 64, was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of fentanyl, possession of drug paraphernalia and permitting drug abuse, while Tiffany M. ...

Brooke County seeks bids for employee insurance plans

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WELLSBURG — Brooke County commissioners have agreed to seek proposals for its employee insurance plans. Commissioners, during their meeting Thursday, unanimously agreed to open the insurance programs to other providers in order to obtain quotes for health, dental and vision coverage for ...

Jefferson Co. commissioners say their hands are tied on water line move

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STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners said they are being required to relocate a water line in the 1800 block of state Route 151 between New Alexandria and Georges Run because of a planned culvert replacement project by the Ohio Department of Transportation. ODOT plans to replace and extend an existing culvert beneath the roadway where Georges Run flows under the highway before discharging into the Ohio River. The county’s 4-inch water line is located within the state’s right-of-way, requiring it to be moved before construction can begin. Andrew Dawson of Arcadis ...

Health District to promote bicycle safety at Saturday Market

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STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County General Health District will be promoting bicycle safety this weekend at the Saturday Market on Fourth. The health district will offer free bicycle helmets and safety education for children while supplies last from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday on Fourth Street. Kids are welcome to bring their bikes and ride around the safety obstacle course after being fitted for a helmet. To help prevent bicycle related injuries, the JCGHD received bike helmets from the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics in a statewide effort to remind children to ...

West Virginia Northern Community College Holds 2026 Commencement

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There is more in common between an NFL veteran and a West Virginia Northern Community College graduate than one might assume, said the NFL veteran and Wheeling native who spoke before West Virginia Northern Community College graduates Thursday evening. C.J. Goodwin of the Dallas Cowboys said ...

Indian Creek High School to host theater camp

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WINTERSVILLE — The curtains will rise again for the 2026 ICHS Theater Camp at Indian Creek High School, where local children can hone their acting chops on stage. The second annual event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 6-10 in the school auditorium and conclude with a live performance ...