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Innovation center almost ready

MINGO JUNCTION — When it opens about a month from now, the Jefferson County Innovation Center will be a building that serves not just the Indian Creek Local School District, but residents of the surrounding area as well. "We're fortunate that we're getting an asset for the community," said ...

Weirton police issues warrant in murder case

WEIRTON – Weirton police have issued a warrant as part of the investigation into an alleged murder in the city's downtown Tuesday. Weirton Police Chief Charlie Kush, in a statement issued Wednesday morning, announced a warrant had been issued for David Barger, 69, following the death of his wife, Donna Barger. Weirton officers responded to 3931 Grant St. at approximately 2:24 p.m. Tuesday, after receiving a request for a welfare check at the property. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of Donna Barger, 70, inside the home. David Barger also was inside the home, Kush ...

Housing project gets recommendation in Weirton

WEIRTON — A planned housing development received approval for a variance from the Weirton Planning Commission on Wednesday, allowing construction of three single-family homes to move forward. Yiğit Arnaz of Locust Development LLC requested a subdivision variance for reduced minimum lot ...

Grimm Way boil order lifted

WEIRTON - The boil order for Grimm Way has been lifted, effective at 7:45 a.m. today, according to the Weirton Area Water Board. The order was issued Wednesday following work on a water line in the area. Affected customers may resume using water without any boil requirement or other restrictions.

Local leaders working together to secure more affordable road salt contract

STEUBENVILLE — Some Jefferson County communities are opting out of the state's road salt procurement system, citing price quotes more than twice what cities and counties in other parts of Ohio have been asked to pay. County Engineer Eric Hilty said the decision came after extensive discussions within Jefferson County and with Columbiana County officials, the governor's office and the Ohio attorney general's office. “A lot of entities were dropping out of the state procurement contract because of the price being so very high,” Hilty said. “At today’s Jefferson County ...