NEW CUMBERLAND — While not currently on the list of possible options for a replacement of the Market Street Bridge, Hancock County commissioners are hoping highway officials may consider a route that would cross Brown’s Island. The Hancock County Commission, during its meeting ...
NEW CUMBERLAND — The Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce brought a taste of the holidays to the Upper Ohio Valley Thursday, presenting its annual Christmas in July Golf Scramble. Twenty-two teams came out in support of the event, hitting the course on a cool, clear day. “It’s been a ...
STEUBENVILLE — A man's body was discovered Friday morning in Beatty Park. Police Chief Wes Crawford said the man's identity is not being released pending notification of his next of kin. Crawford said the cause of death could not be determined at the scene and the investigation is ongoing. Volunteers working at the park say hikers found the man's body by the old Stone Lodge.
STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners were told Thursday there's an exposed sanitary sewer line in Cross Creek that will have to be repaired. District Director Jonathan Sgalla said the wastewater line is what is considered "a force main," meaning it is pressurized and "pushes the wastewater toward another lift station to eventually arrive at a treatment plant." "The line became exposed due to stream bank erosion and will require corrective action to protect the infrastructure and prevent future damage," he said. "Because the repair is located within the stream channel, the ...
WEIRTON - The boil order issued Thursday for the area of Kingsview Drive has been lifted, effective at 8:15 a.m. today, according to the Weirton Area Water Board. The order also included Lakeview Drive and Glenview Drive. Those in the affected areas may resume using water without restrictions.
WHEELING — Celebrating 45 years of McDonald's support for the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference All-Star Marching Band, local McDonald's Owner/Operator Bob Stoltz presented a $1,000 scholarship to Deedra Groves of Brooke High School during halftime of the OVAC All-Star Football Game on July 18 ...
