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No clear plan yet for Fort Steuben Mall repairs, city says

STEUBENVILLE — If the Fort Steuben Mall’s owner has a professionally developed plan to bring it up to building and fire code standards, he’s not saying. City Manager Mike Johnson told council Tuesday he hasn’t heard from the ownership group, Total Finance, in weeks. “Our building inspectors are going out tomorrow to see if anything’s been done,” Johnson said. “(But) we haven’t heard from the mall owner or their representatives in weeks, and I think our next fire inspection is (around) June 30.” Building inspectors had originally given the owner until May 27 to have ...

Three departing Hancock County Schools board members offer thanks

NEW CUMBERLAND — While the operations of the Hancock County Board of Education have been different in recent months, the board itself also will look a bit different in the coming weeks. Monday served as the final meeting of the county Board of Education in its current configuration, with ...

Officers sharpen skills aimed at reducing use of force

STEUBENVILLE — Area law enforcement officers spent an afternoon training in jiu-jitsu techniques recently, a skillset organizers say can help keep them — and the public — safer. Attorney General Andy Wilson kicked off the training session at Steubenville Strength & Wellness, 227 N. ...

Brooke board honors Pauls

WELLSBURG — Members of the Brooke County Board of Education thanked their longtime president for his dedication to the district during Monday's meeting. "Your leadership, commitment and unwavering support for the students, staff members and community have made a lasting impact on public ...

Participants still sought for Weirton Independence Day parade

WEIRTON – With the Independence Day holiday fast approaching, organizers of Weirton's Fourth of July parade are issuing a reminder to those who may be interested in taking part. Set to follow its traditional route along the city's Main Street, this year's parade will take place at 5 p.m., ...