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Proposed downtown brewery could boost neighborhood, Johnson Says

STEUBENVILLE — City Manager Mike Johnson told council Tuesday he has high hopes a craft on Fourth at Market will “be a catalyst” for downtown. Johnson said the developer has proposed demolishing three buildings opposite the old Sinclair building and situated between the Holy Face of Jesus store and the old Ferguson building to make way for a production center. The city’s Historic Landmarks Commission has already signed off but state approval is needed before demolition can begin. “It’ll be a distribution warehouse for craft beer,” he said. “They’ll also have a ...

Boil order issued for portions of Pennsylvania, Inez, North 11th in Weirton

WEIRTON – A boil order has been issued for the 1000 and 1100 blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue, the 100 block of Inez Street and the 100 block of North 11th Street following work on a water line in the area. The Weirton Area Water Board issued the order following work on a line on Inez Street. 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 ...

Rec director says there’s work to be done

STEUBENVILLE — The bad news about the state of the city's recreation department is that there is a lot of work that needs to be done. The good news is that it's all fixable. That's the message Don Patterson, the city's newly hired parks and recreation director, brought to members of the ...

Weirton to establish fines for Purple Heart parking violations

WEIRTON — One week after Gov. Patrick Morrisey held a ceremonial bill signing establishing penalties for individuals improperly parking in spaces designated for Purple Heart recipients, the City of Weirton is preparing to follow suit. When Weirton Council meets in regular session tonight, ...

Ohio Cyber Academy celebrates first graduating class

STEUBENVILLE – Graduation Day was a particularly special time for a group of young people who seized opportunities provided by the Ohio Cyber Academy and the Jefferson County Educational Service Center and made the most of them. On June 5, families, Ohio Cyber Academy and JCESC staff and ...

Search begins for next Steubenville police chief

STEUBENVILLE — With Steubenville Police Chief Ken Anderson set to retire a little more than a month from now, the search for his replacement begins in earnest this week. Anderson is retiring with 33 years on the job, the last four as chief. His last day will be July 20. City Manager Mike Johnson said a total of 10 applications were submitted, including three from within the department. A five-member executive subcommittee will meet behind closed doors this week to determine which candidates will be invited to interview Thursday. By charter, the committee includes Johnson and Mayor ...