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County submits preliminary $40M estimate for potential Cadiz water project

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners agreed Thursday to submit the “very preliminary” estimate requested by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regarding the potential cost of supplying Cadiz with water, but stressed they do not want to be rushed into a decision they could regret later. During a work session Thursday, Jefferson County Water and Sewer District Director Jonathan Sgalla told commissioners the OEPA is seeking the most cost-effective solution to address the Harrison County community’s water needs. “There’s a major collaboration involved in this,” ...

Brooke County considering change in 911 employee scheduling

WELLSBURG — Brooke County officials are considering an adjustment to the scheduling and pay structure for the county’s 911 employees. Commissioners were scheduled to consider a proposal during their regular meeting Wednesday to change the pay structure for all 911 employees from salary to ...

United Way helps students step into new school year with fresh shoes

WELLSBURG – The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley is helping area youth get ready for the school year. Representatives of the organization were in Wellsburg, Wednesday, to kick off the distribution for its annual Lace Up for Kids program. Lace Up for Kids offers an opportunity for ...

Organizations receive $38K during Toronto Kiwanis Club meeting

TORONTO — Several area organizations received checks totaling $38,000 during Wednesday's meeting of the Toronto Kiwanis Club. The money represented proceeds from the annual Biasi-Shuma Memorial 5K Walk-Run and a distribution from the Toronto Services Committee. "This was our best year, ...

Steubenville shooting suspect among four indicted

STEUBENVILLE — Four people were indicted Wednesday by Jefferson County grand jurors, including a man charged with firing repeatedly into a Steubenville residence and a woman charged with assaulting a female police officer after she allegedly refused to get her unleashed dog away from Juneteenth festival-goers. Also ordered to stand trial were a Rayland man facing pandering charges and a Mingo Junction man charged with severely injuring a juvenile after the child allegedly disrespected his grandmother. Grand jurors returned a four-count indictment against Jerek Quinn Wesley, 36, of ...

Boil order issued for 3900 block of Elm Street in Weirton

WEIRTON - A boil order has been issued for the 3900 block of Elm Street, according to the Weirton Area Water Board. The order was issued Thursday morning following work on a water line in the area, and includes any other nearby customers experiencing low or no water pressure. 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 bacteria ...