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New library resource offers access to history through newspapers

STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville Newspapers Digitized is a new e-resource at the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County that gives easy access to local newspapers, beginning with The Western Herald, first published in 1806, which grew into the Herald-Star. The library is in ...

Land office has rich history

STEUBENVILLE — The first federal land office, which has been preserved and can be toured at the Historic Fort Steuben complex, has a long history in our area. The history of the Northwest Territory dates to May 20, 1785, to provide surveying and mapping of the seven ranges of wilderness in ...

Bourbon night

Craig Howell The Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed guests to Get Togethers Picnic Grounds Friday night for a Bourbon and Cigar Night. Those attending were able to enjoy live musical entertainment by Buddy and Anthony, food, and sample a variety of bourbon, beer and wine, along with ...

Police Reports

STEUBENVILLE POLICE No problem: A Pittsburgh Street resident said her neighbor “was drunk and her kids were outside yelling that they were hungry” Friday. Police said the mom was actually on the porch with two of her kids and appeared capable of carrying for her children, and all appeared happy and health. Stay away: A city resident told police Friday her child’s father is harassing and threatening her. She said she hadn’t spoken to him in a month and has him blocked on social media due to past domestic violence issues, but his mother dropped him off at her residence. She ...

JVS cosmetology program on cutting edge

BLOOMINGDALE — Cosmetology students and instructors at the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School shared how the program is shaping future careers during the recent school board meeting. Instructors Brianne Schoolcraft and Lillian Thrasher were joined by juniors Shaylee Rossi, Ava Nett ...

Top scorers

Contributed Sixth-grade students from St.Paul School in Weirton were recognized for their score on the W.Va. Samara test, a statewide annual environmental education assessment given to sixth-grade students. It aims to increase students' awareness of conservation, natural resources, and ...