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More Steubenville code violation notices to go out

STEUBENVILLE — City Manager Mike Johnson said Monday some property owners will find out the hard way that Steubenville means business with its ongoing code violation enforcement initiative. In late June, the city's inspections team issued 54 notices of violation to property owners, primarily in the North End, with plans to take the enforcement effort citywide. Johnson said the team is preparing to issue a new round of notices within the next week, though he didn't indicate which section of the city inspectors would be working in. All notices are sent by certified mail. "Some owners ...

United Way gets foundation gift

STEUBENVILLE — The United Way of Jefferson County has received a $3,444 contribution from the Albaugh & Wherry Charitable Foundation, continuing a longstanding tradition of investing in the health and well-being of Jefferson County. The gift will help the United Way continue its mission of ...

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Wintersville High School reunion planned WINTERSVILLE — The annual Wintersville High School All-School Reunion will be held Aug. 15 at Alladin Land. The event begins at noon and is open to all Wintersville High School graduates. A covered-dish meal will be provided, along with drinks and table service. There is no admission charge, but donations will be accepted. Brooke board schedules meeting WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5 p.m. Monday. The meeting will be held at the board offices, 1201 Pleasant Ave. Gospel Music ...

No bond set in murder case involving infant victim

WHEELING – A 20-year-old Belmont County woman made her initial court appearance on Monday after being charged last week with the murder of a young child in a felony criminal case officials said involved a firearm. Autumn Sky Stotelmyer Palmer appeared before Belmont County Western Division ...

Annual Sunflower Festival Blooms Aug. 22 In Wellsburg

WHEELING – Fields of yellow will color the landscape when the annual Sunflower Festival and tea party happens later this month at Eric Freeland’s Farm in Wellsburg. The event will take place just one weekend this year on Aug. 22. The tea party begins the day and is set for 10 a.m. to noon ...

W.Va., Ohio Among 31 States To Join Federal School Choice Program

Thirty-one states, including West Virginia and Ohio, have opted in to the federal Education Freedom Scholarship Program, while 19 states and Washington, D.C. have not done so, ahead of the January 2027 deadline. The Trump administration launched the school choice initiative in 2025 through ...