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Jefferson County Democratic Party announces meal drive

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Democratic Party is once again organizing a Thanksgiving meal drive to help local families enjoy a traditional holiday meal, continuing a community initiative that brought assistance to residents throughout the area last year. Building on the success of ...

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Toronto McDonald's sets fundraiser for Friday TORONTO — The McDonald's restaurant at 1850 Franklin St. will hold a community fundraiser Friday in memory of Susan Marie Bradley, an employee and friend who unexpectedly died on Oct. 2 at the age of 57. In support of Bradley's family, 20 percent of all sales at the Toronto restaurant made between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. will be donated directly to them. The fundraiser serves as a way to honor Bradley's life and legacy and to provide support to those she loved most. Her significant other, Rich Short, still works at the Toronto ...

The Ark sets coat, hat giveaway for Monday

WINTERSVILLE — Concerns about the economy and the approach of winter have led some area parents to wonder about how they will be able to obtain a warm winter coat or shoes for their children. One place residents of the Wintersville area can turn to is the Ark. Operated by the Sycamore ...

Police

STEUBENVILLE POLICE Water theft alleged: A water department employee who shut off water to a residence in the 3600 block of Sunset Boulevard alleged a resident had tampered with her water meter and was using water she didn’t have to pay for. The resident told police she was aware the pipe had been changed but insisted it was done by “a man unknown to her” and she didn’t know his name. Police told her she could expect the city to contact her “in regards to theft of service” and was advised to have her water service turned back on legally. Gullible: A Carnegie Street ...

Jefferson County United Way serves Good food for a good cause

STEUBENVILLE — The spotlight might have been on the food, but Wednesday evening's Taste of Jefferson County also brought people together. "For 30 years we have been able to give this to the community," Marci Crawford, executive director of the United Way of Jefferson County, said shortly ...