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Blinking traffic signals at 12 downtown Steubenville intersections to transition to 4-way stops

STEUBENVILLE — Drivers will have to adjust to a new norm in downtown Steubenville—blinking red lights at 12 intersections that are transitioning to all-way stops. City Engineer Mike Dolak said traffic signals at those intersections are being decommissioned. For the next six months they’ll blink red to help motorist adjust to the change. “It’s part of the downtown signal removal project,” he said. “We did a safety study, looked at all the intersections, that found at 12 out of 13 intersections traffic signals are not warranted any longer. The lights are old and antiquated ...

Richmond celebrates nation’s 250th

RICHMOND — The opening of a time capsule established in 1976 and a dedication in memory of a community-minded icon were highlights of a special celebration held June 28 at Richmond Park in observance of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The Richmond Lions Club, in partnership with the ...

VOICES OF VALOR: Service Recognized, A Soldier Is Welcomed Home

MOUNDSVILLE — Surrounded by family, friends and even Kroger shoppers, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Courtney Narick of Martins Ferry was welcomed home Friday at the Moundsville Kroger in a celebration marked by hugs, cake and a reminder of the importance of valor and service. Narick, 32, got to ...

Kulewicz, Blackwell pitch Democratic vision during Steubenville stop

STEUBENVILLE — For John Kulewicz, Thursday's Democratic campaign event in Steubenville offered a chance to look back. "I remember as a little boy going to Martins Ferry and it was loud and noisy and busy," Kulewicz said while speaking about his father's hometown. "Now, it's all quiet and ...

New chapter begins at Mary H. Weir Public Library with new director

WEIRTON – A new chapter got under way Wednesday among the shelves of books and other materials at the Mary H. Weir Public Library. It was Philip Neilson's first day as the library's new executive director, officially taking over following the retirement of Rik Rekowski earlier this ...

Jefferson County gets $45K for brownfield development

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County will share in $15.5 million in Ohio Department of Development grants that will help communities clean up contaminated properties and prepare them for redevelopment. "We're excited about the grant money," Robert Naylor, executive director of the Jefferson ...