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Birthdays July 17 Tristan McDonald, Mingo Junction Ken Mazik, Mingo Junction Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Desperate: A tow truck driver told police he was in the process of repossessing a Chevy Silverado when a man jumped in the driver's-side door and started it, then tried to drive it off the tow truck's lift. He said the tow truck, the pickup and a Honda Odyssey minivan parked next to it were all damaged and reported that after abandoning his mission, the man fled on foot toward Fifth Street. Police located Dunyasha Yetts, 55, Saint Andrews Drive, Steubenville, in front of ...

Edison gym repairs near completion as liability questions remain

STEUBENVILLE — While repairs to the Edison Local gym are almost done, school officials are no closer to finding out which contractor is going to be deemed at fault for the massive water leak that caused the problem. Superintendent Bill Beattie told Jefferson County commissioners Thursday ...

Belmont County CARES urges seniors to stay safe during heat wave

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — As a prolonged heat wave grips the region, Belmont County CARES Program Director Chad Zambori is urging older residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Zambori said older adults are among the groups most vulnerable as temperatures climb. "They really ...

Part of North 12th Street to be closed for maintenance

WEIRTON - A portion of North 12th Street, from Thurman Avenue to Kings Creek Road, will be closed for maintenance Friday. The closure will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., weather permitting. For more information, contact the Weirton Public Works at (304) 797-8500, extension 3002.

Grimm Way boil order lifted

WEIRTON - The boil order for Grimm Way has been lifted, effective at 7:45 a.m. today, according to the Weirton Area Water Board. The order was issued Wednesday following work on a water line in the area. Affected customers may resume using water without any boil requirement or other restrictions.