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Weirton Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced

WEIRTON – A new class of honorees is set to join the roster of the Weirton Hall of Fame. “The Hall of Fame Committee has chosen the honorees for the Class of 2026,” Weirton Assistant City Manager DeeAnn Pulliam announced during the May 11 meeting of Weirton Council. The class of inductees was officially unveiled through the city’s social media Thursday afternoon. Set to be inducted into the Hall of Fame later this year are: — John Charles Greco, in the category of public service. — Gus Charles “Chuck” Svokas, in the category of public service. — John J. Bernabei, ...

Concert season opens

Ross Gallabrese Ashley Marina helped to open the 20th-anniversary season of the Fort Steuben Concert Series Thursday evening. The Pittsburgh-based singer has performed on "The Voice" and "America's Got Talent," and is no stranger to Steubenville, having won "The Valley's Got Talent" in 2019. ...

More opioid fund discussion before Hancock County commissioners

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County commissioners approved a proposal to provide additional opioid funding to an organization which previously had been set to receive an allotment, while agreeing to memoranda of understanding for three other groups. By a 2-1 vote, commissioners agreed to ...

Conn seeks outside counsel in water line payment dispute

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County Auditor E.J. Conn can ask a Common Pleas Court judge for permission to hire independent counsel to advise him on legal issues stemming from his refusal to pay an estimated $240,000 invoice for water line work completed without appropriated funds, a purchase order or any record of a public vote approving the expense. Commissioners approved Conn’s request to petition the court without comment during Thursday’s meeting. In seeking their approval, Conn told commissioners he is required under Ohio Revised Code Section 319.16 to ensure county funds ...