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Murals lost as Steubenville building comes down

STEUBENVILLE — The old Elks Lodge in downtown Steubenville and two murals that once graced its exterior walls have both been reduced to rubble. The building, located at the corner of North Fifth and Washington streets, was purchased by the College of St. Joseph the Worker at an auditor's ...

Weirton Peach Festival moves to new location for this year

WEIRTON — While it won’t be held at its traditional location, a favorite summer event will continue this year as the Weirton Peach Festival moves to the Masonic Temple. The festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Masonic Temple, 1350 Knights Road, Weirton. The ...

Wellsburg council weighs economic development spending

WELLSBURG — Wellsburg Council will need to amend its budget following a recent decision to rejoin the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle, while another proposal could provide additional funding for economic development in the community. On July 28, council voted 4-3 to ...

Wellsburg holds off on new grease trap ordinance

WELLSBURG – An ordinance which would require certain Wellsburg businesses to install grease traps is on hold. Wellsburg Council was set to hold the second reading of the proposed ordinance, Tuesday, which would require any restaurants and hotels operating within the city limits to install ...

SOULS Livestock Show celebrates inclusion, agriculture

SMITHFIELD – The Special Olympics Unified Livestock Show (SOULS) highlights the true sense of community with its third annual inclusive event Aug. 15. Activities are set for 5 p.m. at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Smithfield with support from Special Olympics Unified Ohio, Jeffco ...

Daily Happenings

Today's Birthday Aug. 12 Barb Jackson, Mingo Junction Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Jumped in: A Toronto man said he was sitting in a drive-thru in the 2100 block of Sunset Boulevard when a man “got into the passenger side uninvited and demanded a ride to Ridge Avenue” Monday. He told police he was afraid to say no because he didn’t know if he had a gun. Trashy stuff: A caller complained about “excessive trash” being thrown out by a neighbor in the 600 block of Oakmont Avenue Monday. The caller said the debris “is blowing throughout the neighborhood and causing an ...