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Falling concrete prompts closures around Sinclair Building

Local News June 25, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — City officials are warning pedestrians to steer clear of the Sinclair Building at Fourth and Market after chunks of potentially deadly concrete fell onto the sidewalk this week. City Manager Mike Johnson said the sidewalk, the westbound turning lane on Market Street and the northbound curb lane on Fourth Street have all been closed because of safety concerns. “The current scaffolding is insufficient to catch the falling concrete,” he said. “If the concrete hits a pedestrian or car, serious injuries, including death, may occur.” The building is owned by an ...

Daily Happenings

Daily Happenings June 25, 2026

STEUBENVILLE POLICE Good relations: A city resident told police his ex-brother-in-law called Wednesday to tell him he was coming to his home to “shoot him.” He told police he only knew his first name and that he lived several hours away. Phone fight: A caller reported a woman at the Fort Steuben Apartments Wednesday was “attempting to steal cell phones” and refused to leave. She claimed she was only asking to borrow someone’s phone so she could call for a ride. Building security told her she needed to leave the property. Throwing stones: Police were asked to check on ...

Hardesty warns WV school funding headed for 'the rocks'

Local News June 25, 2026

CHARLESTON - West Virginia has lost the enrollment equivalent of six full counties in a single year, a crisis that state Board of Education President Paul Hardesty warns will lead to financial disaster unless state leaders modernize the school aid formula. In a conference call Wednesday ...

Fort concert postponed

Local News June 25, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — The possibility that severe storms will hit our area later this afternoon and into the evening has led to the decision to postpone tonight's edition of the Fort Steuben Concert Series, officials said. The New Age Adenas and Out of Eden had been scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. in the Berkman Amphitheater. Paul Zuros, executive director at Historic Fort Steuben, said no make-up date has been set. "We hope everyone can come to next Thursday's performance, which will feature the 1170 Jamboree Staff Band Reunion Show," Zuros said. And then on July 4, the Brassett Hounds, ...

WorkForce West Virginia announces July 1 statewide virtual job fair

Local News June 25, 2026

CHARLESTON — WorkForce West Virginia will hold its next statewide virtual job fair July 1. Employers and job seekers are invited to participate in the event, scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. “We invite you to unlock your potential at WorkForce West Virginia's Statewide Virtual Job Fairs,” said Scott Adkins, acting commissioner of WorkForce West Virginia. “Employers and job seekers are encouraged to seize this opportunity to connect and grow together. Since these Statewide Virtual Job Fairs began three years ago, the Virtual Job Fair has had 39,009 registered job seekers, 5,434 ...

Hoover reflects on growth during first year as JVS principal

Community June 25, 2026

BLOOMINGDALE — After completing her first year as principal at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, Heather Hoover said the experience has been one of growth, learning and opportunity. “I think I would describe my first year as a principal as encouraging, as I had the opportunity to ...