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Steubenville's Summer Concert Series returns today

Community May 28, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville’s 2026 Summer Concert Series kicks off tonight in the Berkman Amphitheater at Historic Fort Steuben Park. Ashley Marina will start the fun at 7 p.m., with The New Pure Gold taking the stage at 8 p.m. “We are so excited to kick off the 20th season of our Summer Concert Series at Historic Fort Steuben,” Director Paul Zuros said. “This year is especially meaningful because it is the 20th anniversary of the series, the 40th anniversary of Historic Fort Steuben as an organization and the 250th anniversary of our nation. We’re hoping this series will ...

Briefs

Community May 28, 2026

Recovery board to meet STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Prevention and Recovery Board Executive Committee will meet at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the board office, 524 Madison Ave., Steubenville. For information, call 740-282-1300. Portion of North 12th Street to close for maintenance WEIRTON — A portion of North 12th Street, from Thurman Avenue to Kings Creek Road, will be temporarily closed for maintenance Monday and Tuesday. The closures will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, and from 8:30 a.m. until work is complete on Tuesday. For information, contact Weirton ...

Cleared for Tribute

Community May 28, 2026

Contributed The Jefferson County Veterans Association thanks Signs Ltd. of Steubenville for donating its time, talent and expertise to prepare and apply new decals and details to its Vietnam observation plane. Members of JCVA repaired damaged panels, wheels and propellers of the plane and ...

'Engaging Families WV' visits Wheeling, offers free early learning ideas

Community May 28, 2026

WHEELING – Children jumped, hopped, marched, tried to speak as quiet as they could and then say “hello” as loud as they could all during an Engaging Families West Virginia workshop in Wheeling. The event was held Wednesday at the Ohio County Public Library and co-hosted by the West ...

Weirton to host pepperoni roll contest as part of July 4 festivities

Local News May 28, 2026

WEIRTON – Area residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and get baking for the Independence Day holiday. As part of its planned festivities, the Weirton Festival Committee is organizing a Pepperoni Roll Baking Contest. “We wanted to do something that screams, not only Weirton, but ...

Daily Happenings

Daily Happenings May 28, 2026

Today's Birthdays May 28 Eileen Wiseman, Steubenville Macy Belle Bigler, 23, Mingo Junction Kim Pyle, 62, Steubenville Sara Scott, Steubenville Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Been there, done that: A woman previously banned from Walmart for shoplifting returned and pushed a cart full of merchandise out the door Monday. Police said she left in a white SUV. The value of the stolen items was still being tallied. Stubborn: A woman told police Monday she’s been trying to break up with her boyfriend, but he won’t accept that their relationship is over “and continues to ...