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Kevin Flanagan wins republican primary Belmont Co. Common Pleas Judge

MARTINS FERRY — Belmont County Prosecutor Kevin Flanagan of Bellaire defeated Michael P. McCormick of Bethesda in the 2026 Belmont County Republican primary for Court of Common Pleas judge. Flanagan received 3,095 votes, while McCormick received 1,050. He will replace current Common Pleas Judge John Vavra, whose term expires at the end of 2026. Flanagan will leave his position as county prosecutor to be sworn into his new role. A lifelong Belmont County resident, Flanagan graduated from St. John High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State. He received his law ...

Steubenville levies renewed for 5 more years

STEUBENVILLE — City officials were relieved Tuesday when preliminary election results showed Steubenville’s two levy renewals passing easily. The levies — a 0.7% income tax and a 0.3% income tax — will remain in place until 2031. *The 0.7% levy generates about $4.648 million a year, ...

Michael Rulli easily gains GOP nomination for U.S. House in Ohio

Congressman Michael Rulli, the Republican representing Belmont, Jefferson and Harrison counties in the U.S. House, easily won his Republican primary Tuesday. As for Democrats, Elizabeth Kirtley of New Philadelphia is the winner in the crowded six-person 6th District, according to unofficial ...

Boil order issued for area of Starvaggi Drive in Weirton

WEIRTON - The Weirton Area Water Board has issued a boil order for all customers on Starvaggi Drive, Millsop Drive and Parkview Drive, along with any others who may have had low or no water pressure in the area as a result of a valve repair conducted this morning. If you live in the affected areas, 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 ...

Questions remain with future of Fort Steuben Mall

STEUBENVILLE — The status of the Fort Steuben Mall remains up in the air, members of City Council learned Tuesday night. City Manager Mike Johnson reported that the mall's ownership has contacted the building department, but has not indicated if it intends to comply with the terms laid out ...

Brooke County applying for courthouse grant

WELLSBURG – Brooke County commissioners are hoping to be able to upgrade the security at the county courthouse, agreeing this week to apply for a state grant in support of the efforts. Commissioners voted 2-0, Tuesday, to apply for a Courthouse Security Grant offered through the State of ...