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Appeal arguments continue over EP settlement issues

EAST PALESTINE — The appeal of last year’s $600 million settlement between Norfolk Southern and residents impacted by the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment and chemical spill is dead in the water, a brief filed in Cincinnati’s Sixth Court on behalf of appellees insists. “Some cases present ...

New restaurant in Steubenville

The staff of the new Chipotle Mexican Grill enjoyed a moment of levity outside the new restaurant at 4109 Mall Drive, Steubenville, before getting to work preparing assorted Mexican entrees for their many customers on opening day Tuesday. Employing about 30 people, the restaurant is open from ...

Improvements for veterans park

State Sen. Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, was in attendance at Monday’s meeting of Weirton Council to present $14,000 in Local Economic Development Assistance grant funding to benefit the Brooke-Hancock County Veterans Memorial Park. Weld noted the funds will be put toward improvements at the park. ...

Weirton awards opioid funds to Northwood Health Systems

WEIRTON — Northwood Health Systems will receive the latest allotment of opioid settlement funds from the City of Weirton, with an eye toward expansion of staffing and programs at the organization’s Weirton offices. Weirton Council unanimously approved two resolutions Monday, providing ...

Hancock County preparing for school year

NEW CUMBERLAND – With their academic year set to begin next week, officials with Hancock County Schools are working to put the finishing touches on several improvement projects undertaken during the summer. During Monday’s meeting of the Hancock County Board of Education, Superintendent ...