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Tuscarawas County among areas included in Ohio’s latest measles outbreak

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Health is reporting the state’s third measles outbreak of 2026, including one confirmed case in Tuscarawas County. The outbreak includes four individuals statewide — three in Ashtabula County and one in Tuscarawas County. All four individuals were unvaccinated, with ages ranging from 4 to 30. The Ohio Department of Health is working with local health departments to investigate potential exposures and encourage vaccination opportunities. ODH previously reported measles outbreaks in Cuyahoga County in January and Franklin County in February. The ...

Aim Women’s Center program cares for caregivers

STEUBENVILLE — Think about the women you know — wives, mothers, daughters and friends. No matter her relationships or stage of life, she is likely carrying some form of caregiving responsibility. Many also are working, studying or managing households at the same time. Women often shoulder a unique and demanding load in society. Aim Women's Center offers counseling to its clients; much of this brief counseling revolves around pregnancy, which is in line with the center's work and mission. Typically, Aim's counselor will see a client for seven weeks and refer her to a more permanent ...

FOR MONDAY: First Fridays features street karaoke

STEUBENVILLE — Every edition of First Fridays on Fourth Street offers many fun activities for Tri-State Area residents to participate in. This week's rendition will offer a little more. It's the annual karaoke night, and participants will have the chance to show off their talents. ...

Jefferson County groups share in $23.2 million arts funding

STEUBENVILLE — Several area organizations are set to receive a share of $23.2 million in grant money being awarded by the Ohio Arts Council. "It's great," explained Paul Zuros, executive director of Historic Fort Steuben, after learning that his group would receive a $14,878 sustainability ...

St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Weirton facing closure

WEIRTON — The nearly 80-year history of St. Thomas Episcopal Church could be coming to an end. Members of the church, located at 300 Three Springs Drive in Weirton, were recently notified of plans by the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia to close the congregation, which has served the ...

New steel sign celebrates Chester’s place in West Virginia

CHESTER — The state’s northernmost municipality has joined a network of communities showing off their West Virginia pride through the dedication of a large metal sculpture. Friday morning, Chester Mayor Ed Wedgewood was joined by state Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman, Del. Pat McGeehan and ...