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Fire inspection results add to Fort Steuben Mall woes

STEUBENVILLE — The Fort Steuben Mall ownership, already dealing with major building code violations, now must bring the facility into compliance with state fire regulations as well. City firefighters reported 13 code violations during the mall's biennial fire inspection, two of which were ...

Future leaders

Contributed Members of the inaugural Weirton Youth Council were recognized for their service during a graduation reception held in the Weirton Room of the Millsop Community Center Monday night. The City of Weirton initiated the Youth Council in September as a pilot program, open to youth in ...

New Super Kids race expands Wellsburg Independence Day festivities

WELLSBURG — The community's celebration of Independence Day is about to get bigger — and more inclusive. On the opening day of Wellsburg's weeklong festivities, racers of various ages and abilities will take to the course for a Super Kids Soap Box Derby. Kevin Maloney, who is heading up ...

First Fridays on Fourth

Ross Gallabrese Members of Williamson Branch, an award-winning family bluegrass band, performed at Leonardo's Outdoor Stage during First Fridays on Fourth Street in Steubenville. This edition of the monthly street fair carried a tiki theme, and featured a wide variety of entertainment and ...

Weld writes book on Wellsburg’s historic homes

WELLSBURG – West Virginia Sen. Ryan Weld has completed his book on the history and noteworthy homes of Wellsburg, and it’s coming out in less than two weeks. “The Foundations of Wellsburg” is the culmination of eight years of research and writing by Weld, R-Brooke. The book becomes available starting June 18, with a launch event set for 6 p.m. that day at the Arabian Nights Bed and Breakfast in Wellsburg. The venue, located at 542 Main St., is among the properties featured in Weld’s book. “I picked these houses, and I didn’t know much about them,” he said. “I picked ...

Spot Bar anchors Dean Martin Hometown Festival

STEUBENVILLE — Since the first Dean Martin Hometown Festival was held three decades ago, the Spot Bar has served as the entertainment hub for the weekend. That will be the case again this year, owner JoJo DiAlbert said. “For 30 years, we have been the place where the entertainment has ...