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Summer Tech Internship gives students work experience

RICHMOND — Newly minted Edison High School alumnus Camden Waugh continued his hands-on education this summer as he assisted the district technology department in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year. An Irondale resident, Waugh, was the latest participant in the summer internship ...

Jefferson engineer’s office to use GIS to more precisely map, assess pavement conditions, formations

STEUBENVILLE—Jefferson County Engineer Eric Hilty is going to use new GIS (geographic information system) technology to assess the condition of nearly 260 miles of county roadways. The technology, provided by Applied Research Associates, Inc., involves an automated pavement condition survey using industry-standard pavement imaging equipment and a web-based data visualization solution. The company’s vehicles are equipped with the same top-of-the-line sensors, lasers and cameras used by ODOT for their annual statewide pavement condition assessments. “We’re going to gather GIS ...

Teeing off

Craig Howell Bob and Travis Bolner, and the staff of Hosel Rockets Golf Center, celebrated the grand opening of their business Thursday, welcoming members of the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Weirton, and other guests. Locally owned, Hosel Rockets is located at 243 Three ...

FOR BUSINESS: Quick takes

•••HEADSHOT PIERCE JOINS CEDAR ONE: Emme Pierce is a Steubenville native who is proud to serve the community she calls home. A 2025 graduate of Steubenville Big Red, Pierce earned her associate degree in education at Belmont College while in high school before pursuing her real ...

Sermon topics

• Bell Chapel UMC: "James 1: You've Got Issues" • Cadiz Presbyterian Church: "Lord Help Me!!" •Cove Presbyterian Church: World Communion Sunday • Finley Church: 10:45 a.m., "One in Christ"; 6 p.m., "Faith of Our Fathers" • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): "What's Past ... Is Past" • Memorial Baptist Church: "The Gospel: The Key to Peace" • St. Paul's Church: "More About Vineyards" • Wintersville Methodist Church: "Jesus' Parables of a Great Banquet"

Hancock Schools seeking SBA support for Weir HVAC project

NEW CUMBERLAND – After receiving funding earlier this year to address temperature needs on one of the county high school campuses, Hancock County Schools officials are hoping to get help to do the same at the other. Hancock County Schools Superintendent Walter Saunders announced Monday he ...