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Oral rabies vaccination program to begin STEUBENVILLE — Oral rabies vaccine baits will be distributed across the region beginning this weekend, according to officials with the Jefferson County General Health District. Beginning Saturday, approximately 300,000 ONRAB baits containing oral rabies vaccine will be distributed across a 1,700-square-mile bait zone in eastern Ohio, targeting raccoons and other wildlife. The baits will be dropped by low-flying airplanes and helicopters across a vaccination area that includes parts of Jefferson, Harrison, Columbiana, Belmont and Carroll ...

Wellsburg discussing rules for junked, abandoned vehicles

WELLSBURG — City officials are discussing the possibility of updating Wellsburg’s ordinances related to junked or abandoned vehicles. Councilman Larry Swanson raised the issue during Tuesday’s City Council meeting, saying while many of the concerns he wants to address are included in ...

SPREADING THE MESSAGE

Craig Howell Officials with the City of Weirton presented proclamations to representatives of A Child's Place CASA, CHANGE Inc. Comfort House, and Hancock County Partners in Prevention, in recognition of their work to raise awareness of child abuse, and offer support for those who have ...

Bellaire council, mayor clear the air in special meeting

BELLAIRE – Bellaire Village Council and Mayor Robert Dodrill held a special meeting Wednesday morning in hopes to not only clear the air among themselves, but to provide transparency to residents. Dodrill announced his resignation from the seat last Thursday, after just three months on the ...

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Wintersville Council meeting canceled WINTERSVILLE — The Village Council meeting that had been scheduled for Thursday has been canceled, village offices have announced. The cancellation was the result of a lack of quorum. Unionport dinner set UNIONPORT — A dinner will be held Saturday at the Wayne Township Community Center. Scheduled to run from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the menu will include ham loaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, salad, dessert and a drink/ The cost is $15 per person, and all proceeds will benefit the upkeep of the center. All-you-can-eat breakfast set ...

Local high school students get a taste of the business world

WEIRTON — More than 80 area high school juniors got a chance to step into the business world Tuesday with help from the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce. The chamber welcomed students from Brooke, Madonna, Oak Glen, Weir, Indian Creek and Steubenville high schools to the annual Dr. Barbara ...