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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 ...

Follansbee eyes new grant to tackle dilapidated properties

FOLLANSBEE – City officials are considering applying for another round of state funding to address dilapidated structures in the community. The issue was among those discussed during Monday's Follansbee Council-as-a-whole meeting, where Ward 3 Councilman Nick Cekinovich, who also chairs the ...

Washington Street between the Market Street ramp and N. 7th closing for at least a week

STEUBENVILLE — Washington Street (Ohio 43) between the Market Street ramp and N. 7th Street will close today so crews can repair a joint failure affecting all four lanes of traffic, a process expected to take “at least” seven- to 10 days to complete. City Engineer Mike Dolak said the road is a major transportation route, used by about 9,000 vehicles a day. “A concrete failure has occurred creating a hazardous condition,” he said. “It is imperative that the roadway be closed and the damaged section of the pavement repaired as soon as possible to ensure the safety of the ...