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New Cumberland welcomes fall with annual River Fest

NEW CUMBERLAND – The harvest season was on full display in New Cumberland over the weekend, as the community gathered for the annual Fall River Festival. “It’s a great day to walk along River Avenue,” noted Mayor Will White in his welcome to the crowd, helping to kick off the ...

Local historian chronicles memories of Beatty Park

STEUBENVILLE — Flora L. VerStraten-Merrin is a local historian and was a driving force behind the formation of the Friends of Beatty Park. In the final stages of writing a book about the park, she says it has brought her to the realization that park was and still is a connective historic ...

Commissioners recognize growth of 4-H in Hancock County

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County’s 4-H programs have experienced much growth in recent years, with new clubs being established and attracting a larger number of participants to their annual summer camps and other activities. The Hancock County Commission on Friday recognized the growth and ...

Boil order issued for part of Ritchie Avenue

WEIRTON – A boil order is being issued for the 200 block of Ritchie Avenue following work on a water line in the area today. The order also is effective for any nearby customers who experienced low or no water pressure. If you live in the affected area, 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 preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Disinfection will be ...

Data centers front and center in Ohio Senate race

A stretch of federal land in southeastern Ohio is about to hold one of the largest data center projects in the world, and the debate surrounding the facility has come to dominate Ohio’s battleground Senate race. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, is defending his seat against former Sen. Sherrod ...

‘United for ALICE’ to help struggling families

STEUBENVILLE — A sobering reality faces many parts of Jefferson County: Nearly half of the county's households — 42 percent to be exact — find themselves struggling to make ends meet. A program being launched by the United Way of Jefferson County is looking to provide assistance to ...