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Northern Panhandle voter turnout mostly higher than state average

WHEELING — The numbers still weren’t very high for a midterm primary election, but turnout in five of the six Northern Panhandle counties exceeded the overall turnout average in West Virginia. Statewide there was a turnout rate of 20.91%, with 250,755 of 1,198,933 registered voters casting ballots. Topping the list locally was Tyler County at 34%, followed by Wetzel at 25.50%, Hancock at 23.69%, Marshall at 23.34% and Ohio at 22.57%. Brooke County’s turnout was lower at 17.38%. All local counties now have a higher number of registered Republicans than Democrats, but in two ...

Health District to promote bicycle safety at Saturday Market

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County General Health District will be promoting bicycle safety this weekend at the Saturday Market on Fourth. The health district will offer free bicycle helmets and safety education for children while supplies last from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday on Fourth Street. Kids are welcome to bring their bikes and ride around the safety obstacle course after being fitted for a helmet. To help prevent bicycle related injuries, the JCGHD received bike helmets from the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics in a statewide effort to remind children to ...

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Barnette Named to Cedarville Dean’s List CEDARVILLE — Liam Barnette of Toronto was named to the Dean’s List at Cedarville University for spring 2026. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.50 GPA or higher for the semester and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours. Steubenville street resurfacing Program set to begin STEUBENVILLE — The city will begin its 2026 Community Development Block Grant Street Resurfacing Improvement Program , Monday, at 7 a.m. , weather permitting. The work will include removal of existing asphalt using a cold milling process and ...

Wellsburg Council discusses vandalism at ball field restroom

WELLSBURG – City officials are looking into their options following reports of vandalism at the restroom facility for Wellsburg’s ball fields. During Wednesday’s meeting of Wellsburg Council, Councilman Randy Fletcher said he had been at the ball fields at 17th Street Park because he ...

Harding cast to take flight in ‘Aladdin JR’ production

STEUBENVILLE — Harding Middle School’s production of Aladdin JR. will include some stage magic when it opens at 7 p.m. tonight through Saturday at the Steubenville High School auditorium. Abby Macre, the middle school’s drama and choir director, said attendees will be amazed to find ...

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Dinner set for Saturday BLOOMINGDALE — A baked steak dinner will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Wayne Township Community Center. The menu will include salad, steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, dessert and a drink. The cost is $15, and proceeds will benefit upkeep at the center. Irondale Singspiration set IRONDALE — The Irondale Christ Community Church will hold a Singspiration at 6 p.m. Sunday. All are welcome, organizers said. Fort to host pre-history lecture STEUBENVILLE — Historic Fort Steuben will continue its America 250 lecture ...