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Edison named Most United School

RICHMOND — Teaching young people the value of volunteering and helping in their communities is important, officials with the United Way of Jefferson County said. That was the message shared Tuesday when officials recognized Edison High School as the county’s Most United School. "It's a ...

Hancock BOE reviews 2026-27 budget

NEW CUMBERLAND – The Hancock County School District’s 2026-2027 budget is almost finalized following a presentation and hearing held Tuesday, with officials also noting a memorandum of understanding between the district and state to pay back an $8 million loan provided to assist ongoing ...

Beacon Drive area under boil order in Weirton

WEIRTON - Several streets in the area of Beacon Drive are under a boil order following work on a water line earlier today. The Weirton Area Water Board issued the order for Beacon Drive, East Parkway, Leach Street, Patterson Drive, Kent Way, Chrystal Lane, and any others in the area experiencing low or no water pressure. Those in the affected areas are advised to 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 ...

Tensions spill over during discussion of ‘keep out’ signs posted at Fort Steuben Mall

STEUBENVILLE — Building Official Tim Maurer defended the city’s handling of what’s been described as “uninhabitable” conditions at the Fort Steuben Mall, pushing back on one councilman’s concerns about the verbiage of signs posted on the doors warning conditions inside are “dangerous.” The notices were posted a month ago after building inspectors deemed the mall unsafe for occupancy. Among the concerns outlined in their report were shifting storefront facades with displaced glass panels, uneven flooring with major concrete deviations, broken skylight glass, roof leaks, ...

Two Hospitalized Following I-470 Crash That Snarled Traffic For Hours

Two people reportedly were hospitalized following a three-vehicle crash that completely blocked traffic on Interstate 470 West in Ohio for more than an hour and slowed traffic for several hours. The Ohio State Highway Patrol could not be reached for comment as of Tuesday evening, but the ...

Man killed in officer involved shooting identified

STEUBENVILLE — Authorities have released the name of the man who was killed in Sunday's officer-involved shooting in the 900 block of Brady Avenue. Matthew Metzger, 36, of Wintersville was identified as the person killed in the incident that happened after he allegedly brandished a gun, ...