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Investigators respond to fuel spill from overturned dredge boat

NEWELL — Investigators from the U.S. Coast Guard and West Virginia Department of Environment Protection responded Thursday morning to the scene of an overnight fuel spill on the Ohio River just north of the Newell Bridge. A Tri-State River Products’ dredge boat, which had been working in ...

Tragic losses, unity of 9-11 remembered in Toronto

TORONTO — Many gathered at the city’s Gazebo Commons Thursday evening to remember the many lives lost from the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, but also the bravery of the many emergency personnel who responded and the unity shown by citizens throughout the nation ...

Jefferson County commissioners OK center repairs

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Commissioners authorized repairs to a few masonry cracks on the southeast side of the Justice Center but agreed to have the entire building assessed come spring. At Thursday’s meeting, commissioners agreed to bring in Angelina Stone and Marble of ...

Chester Council pays $250K in bills during meeting

CHESTER — City council paid just under $250,000 worth of bills during Monday’s regular meeting. Clerk Tara Ayers explained there were several larger bills that needed paid out of the general fund, including payment to the state Auditor’s Office for completing the city’s 2014, 2015 and ...

Local Briefs

Mingo sets special session MINGO JUNCTION — Village Council will meet in special session Monday to address three pressing issues, including a controversial proposal to reinstate a fire chief terminated earlier this year for alleged misconduct, the water ordinance and a contract with the ...