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Daily Happenings July 22, 2026

Birthdays July 22 Mary Anderson, Cleveland Mickey Nest, Brilliant July 20 Candace Risdon, Winston-Salem, N.C. Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Domestic call leads to arrest: A city resident is facing multiple charges after allegedly backhanding his female companion Saturday when she told him to "shut up" during an argument, then allegedly choking her on a couch after she scratched his eye while trying to fend off the blow. Devonte Moses, 35, 321 Woodlawn Road, Apt. C4, was charged with domestic violence, resisting arrest and retaliation, police said. Police reported ...

Froehlich's run coming to an end

Local News July 22, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — For more than two decades, Froehlich's Classic Corner has been the backdrop for thousands of memories — wedding receptions, graduation and retirement parties, baby and bridal showers, funeral dinners, business lunches and family celebrations. This weekend, the longtime ...

Crawford sworn in

Local News July 22, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Newly sworn-in Police Chief Wes Crawford said Tuesday he’s “really excited for the opportunity” to lead the department. “I’m very humbled by it,” Crawford said after taking his oath in front of a crowd of well-wishers. “I’m going to work hard to build upon ...

Amish man sentenced to 31 years to life in prison for rape

Community July 22, 2026

WOODSFIELD – An Amish man convicted of the rape of his two daughters was sentenced Tuesday to 31 years to life in prison. Albert Hochstetler was recently convicted of two counts of rape and two counts of gross sexual imposition after his two daughters came forward with the information that ...

Remains uncovered at old Catholic cemetery site in Steubenville

Local News July 21, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Skeletal remains dating back more than a century were uncovered Monday afternoon at an abandoned cemetery atop Washington Street hill as a required archaeological inspection began at the site of a proposed senior housing development. The cemetery — referred to in historical ...

Community Briefs

Community July 21, 2026

Water line repair planned WEIRTON — Crews from the Weirton Area Water Board will be working on a water line on Riverview Drive, beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Once work is completed, a boil order will be issued for Riverview Drive, Elwood Avenue and any other water customers in the area experiencing low or no water pressure. City school board to meet STEUBENVILLE — The Steubenville City Board of Education will hold its regular July meeting at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. The meeting will be held at the administrative offices, 611 N. Fourth St. Area man dies in motorcycle ...