WEIRTON — A planned housing development received approval for a variance from the Weirton Planning Commission on Wednesday, allowing construction of three single-family homes to move forward. Yiğit Arnaz of Locust Development LLC requested a subdivision variance for reduced minimum lot ...
STEUBENVILLE — Some Jefferson County communities are opting out of the state's road salt procurement system, citing price quotes more than twice what cities and counties in other parts of Ohio have been asked to pay. County Engineer Eric Hilty said the decision came after extensive discussions within Jefferson County and with Columbiana County officials, the governor's office and the Ohio attorney general's office. “A lot of entities were dropping out of the state procurement contract because of the price being so very high,” Hilty said. “At today’s Jefferson 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 ...
WEIRTON – Weirton police have issued a warrant as part of the investigation into an alleged murder in the city's downtown Tuesday. Weirton Police Chief Charlie Kush, in a statement issued Wednesday morning, announced a warrant had been issued for David Barger, 69, following the death of his wife, Donna Barger. Weirton officers responded to 3931 Grant St. at approximately 2:24 p.m. Tuesday, after receiving a request for a welfare check at the property. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of Donna Barger, 70, inside the home. David Barger also was inside the home, Kush ...
Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Woman injured, charges filed: A motorcyclist was taken into custody Sunday after he allegedly lost control of his bike and crashed in the 2600 block of Sunset Boulevard, injuring his female passenger. Police said Luke Hartman, 23, 111 George St., Mingo Junction, was charged with improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, reckless operation, fictitious plates and expired plates. A witness claimed they’d seen the woman exit the Midtown Speedway carrying beer. When they left the parking lot, Hartman allegedly accelerated quickly, causing him to ...
WEIRTON - The Weirton Area Water Board has issued a boil order for Grimm Way following work on a water line. The order is in effect for all of Grimm Way, as well as any other customers in the area experiencing low or no water pressure. If you live in the affected area, bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, bathing, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. ...
