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United Way Day of Action boosts community

STEUBENVILLE — Bringing members of the community together and making sure those who are in need of assistance know where they can go for services are things the United Way of Jefferson County seeks to do. It's important work, according to Marci Snyder Crawford. "That's my thing. When I ...

Wellsburg Council discussing meeting procedures

WELLSBURG — Wellsburg Council members are discussing the potential for establishing new procedures and requirements for their meetings. Council convened in its regular session July 28, which had been rescheduled from a meeting originally set for July 14 where only three of the eight members ...

Field reviews conducted for Market Street Bridge replacement options

Local and state officials recently conducted field reviews of the proposed locations for a new crossing to replace the Market Street Bridge. In a newsletter update on the project released Thursday, Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission Executive Director Mike Paprocki ...

Elm Street boil order lifted in Weirton

WEIRTON - The boil order issued Thursday for the 2900 block of Elm Street has been lifted, according to the Weirton Area Water Board. The order was lifted, effective at 9 a.m. today. Customers in the affected area may resume using water without any restrictions, officials report.

Jeff Co. Commissioners ask prosecutor to review senior services levy wording

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners said Thursday they will ask legal counsel to review the wording of the senior services levy regarding the distribution of funds, particularly after UPMC’s acquisition of Trinity Health System is finalized. UPMC signed a letter of agreement in October to explore the merits of acquiring Trinity Health System and is widely expected to finalize its decision in October. During Thursday’s meeting, representatives from Our Place, an activity and resource center, told commissioners they have heard “significant concerns” from some seniors ...