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Fourth rabid raccoon prompts renewed warning in Brooke County

WELLSBURG — Brooke County health officials are urging residents to remain vigilant as additional cases of rabies continue to be identified in the county. "Unfortunately, we've had another rabid raccoon," Brooke County Health Administrator Mike Bolen reported during Tuesday's meeting of the Brooke County Commission. The latest case is part of a series of rabid animals found in the county, with most cases occurring in the Bethany area. In May, Bolen said two cases had been confirmed there, with a third announced only a few weeks later. "That makes four total," Bolen said of the ...

Honored for his service

Craig Howell Weirton Mayor Dean Harris issued a proclamation during Monday's meeting of Weirton Council recognizing the military service of Weirton resident Richard D. Blanc. A 1966 graduate of Weir High School, Blanc began his career at Weirton Steel before being drafted into the U.S. Army ...

Murder investigation under way in Weirton

WEIRTON – An investigation is being conducted into an alleged murder in Weirton. Weirton Police Chief Charlie Kush announced a warrant for first degree murder has been issued for David Barger, 69, of Weirton, following the death of his wife, Donna Barger. Officers were dispatched to 3931 ...

Brooke Commission tables W.Va. 2/I-68 Authority allocation

WELLSBURG – Some residents are questioning the effectiveness of the W.Va.2/Interstate 68 Authority in the area, asking Brooke County commissioners to have representatives of the group provide a public update on its work. The Brooke Commission was set to approve an annual request of $4,000 ...

Genealogical society preserves Jefferson County records dating to 1797

STEUBENVILLE — Learning more about the dash that separates the years between a person's birth and death is becoming easier thanks to the work of the Jefferson County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society. "Have you heard of that dash in between?" Flora VerStraten-Merrin explained. "Those ...

New 5-year improvement plans, rate studies on horizon in Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — City officials say prioritizing water and wastewater projects that actually have to be done over the next five years will help them determine if the current rate structure is fair. Utilities Director Jim Jenkins told council Tuesday that a new rate study will be done once they know “where our projects need to go in the next five to 10 years.” “The water plan for sure will be completed by the end of the year,” he said. “We have to meet with Ohio EPA on the wastewater side of things to determine when it will be accepted and finalized.” He said ...