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Toronto McDonald's sets fundraiser for Friday TORONTO — The McDonald's restaurant at 1850 Franklin St. will hold a community fundraiser Friday in memory of Susan Marie Bradley, an employee and friend who unexpectedly died on Oct. 2 at the age of 57. In support of Bradley's family, 20 percent of all sales at the Toronto restaurant made between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. will be donated directly to them. The fundraiser serves as a way to honor Bradley's life and legacy and to provide support to those she loved most. Her significant other, Rich Short, still works at the Toronto ...

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STEUBENVILLE POLICE Water theft alleged: A water department employee who shut off water to a residence in the 3600 block of Sunset Boulevard alleged a resident had tampered with her water meter and was using water she didn’t have to pay for. The resident told police she was aware the pipe had been changed but insisted it was done by “a man unknown to her” and she didn’t know his name. Police told her she could expect the city to contact her “in regards to theft of service” and was advised to have her water service turned back on legally. Gullible: A Carnegie Street ...

Aim’s Mother of Mercy Home celebrates anniversary

STEUBENVILLE — Two and a half years ago, the board of directors at Aim Women's Center dreamed of one day opening a home to serve pregnant mothers in crisis. Today, the Mother of Mercy Home not only celebrates its first anniversary — it's grown throughout the year to accommodate more ...

Steubenville discusses update to comprehensive, CDBG plans

STEUBENVILLE — Mayor Ralph Petrella told City Council Tuesday they need to update the city’s comprehensive and CDBG community action plans if they’re going to have any shot at getting government grant dollars. Petrella said he and Fourth Ward Councilman Royal Mayo recently met with Housing and Urban Development state and federal officials who told them they won’t have a prayer of tapping into the grant pool without having a new comprehensive plan in place. “The comprehensive plan is of the utmost importance,” he said. “It lays out (our plans) for government agencies and ...

Greek Fall Fest coming Monday

STEUBENVILLE — Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church invites the community to enjoy authentic Greek food and pastries during its Greek Fall Fest, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19. This year, Holy Trinity has intentionally chosen a Monday for the Fall Fest. With many local restaurants traditionally closed on Mondays, the church hopes to offer the community another convenient and delicious dining option for the day—and an opportunity to enjoy Greek specialties that aren't available every day. The menu will feature a selection of traditional Greek favorites prepared by members of the ...

Police

STEUBENVILLE POLICE Driver vs pole: A motorist said to be driving recklessly through town Sunday was taken into custody after a chase that took police from Lawson Avenue to University at Woodlawn. Police charged Brian Howard, 67, 601 Two Ridge Rd., Wintersville, with possession of drugs, resisting arrest and failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer. Police allege they spotted his vehicle traveling with its lights off and tried to pull him over but claim he accelerated instead, crossing the center line and failed to stop at a stop sign before striking a utility pole ...