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Faith, Family and Freedom Show Added to Jefferson County Fair

SMITHFIELD — A special concert has been added to the lineup of activities at the Jefferson County Fair. The Faith, Family and Freedom Show will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Rozsa Pavilion. Presented by the Smithfield Township Community Advisory Committee in conjunction with the fair board, the two-hour show will feature the Messengers Band from Harrisville Methodist Church. The band will perform patriotic favorites along with original faith-based songs. Band members include Brian Dawes (bass guitar), Ryan Hoover (drums), Dustin Kinsey (keyboard), Ken Staley (guitar) and Roger ...

Boil order issued for area of Columbus Way in Weirton

WEIRTON - A boil order has been issued for the area of Columbus Way in Weirton, following work on a water line. The order includes Columbus Way, Bennett Drive, St. Anns Way, and any others in the area experiencing low or no water pressure, according to the Weirton Area Water Board. If you live in the affected areas, bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, bathing, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills ...

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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 ...

Steubenville’s license plate readers spark lengthy debate

STEUBENVILLE — City Council spent nearly 20 minutes Tuesday debating the merits of having license plate readers in Steubenville. License plate readers, also known as Flock cameras, have become a hot-button topic in communities across America. Councilman Royal Mayo complained at length that the cameras are by nature intrusive and questioned who is overseeing how they're being used to ensure they're not being abused. “I think it's a clear evasion of privacy,” Mayo argued. “I think a lot of communities…have got rid of them for that very reason, and I don't know that we need ...

Renovated tennis, pickleball courts unveiled in Weirton

WEIRTON – The latest recreational amenity for area residents is officially open to the public. Weirton Parks officials were joined Monday morning by representatives of the Weirton Rotary Club, the Weirton Pickleball Association, city officials and other guests to officially unveil the ...