Local and state officials recently conducted field reviews of the proposed locations for a new crossing to replace the Market Street Bridge. In a newsletter update on the project released Thursday, Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission Executive Director Mike Paprocki ...
WELLSBURG — Wellsburg Council members are discussing the potential for establishing new procedures and requirements for their meetings. Council convened in its regular session July 28, which had been rescheduled from a meeting originally set for July 14 where only three of the eight members ...
MINGO JUNCTION — Teen girls looking forward to homecoming, prom and other formal events can search for their perfect gown during the “Say Yes to the Dress” sale at Hills Elementary School. The fundraising event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 15 in the school gymnasium at 2281 ...
Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Grounded: A man riding his bicycle told police he saw a man “punch a female in the face” in the 400 block of Madison Avenue Monday. He said he confronted the male and they argued, then after he began riding away, he said the male “came up from behind and pushed him off his bike.” He said after he fell, the man “punched him several times in the head,” then he and the woman he punched got in a car and drove away. Police said they didn’t see any injuries to the man’s head, but his elbow and knee were cut. He didn’t want medical ...
STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners said Thursday they will ask legal counsel to review the wording of the senior services levy regarding the distribution of funds, particularly after UPMC’s acquisition of Trinity Health System is finalized. UPMC signed a letter of agreement in October to explore the merits of acquiring Trinity Health System and is widely expected to finalize its decision in October. During Thursday’s meeting, representatives from Our Place, an activity and resource center, told commissioners they have heard “significant concerns” from some seniors ...
Rogers Park Flea Market rescheduled for Aug. 29 AMSTERDAM — The first annual Rogers Park Flea Market has been rescheduled for Aug. 29 due to the forecasted thunderstorms on the event’s original Aug. 8 date. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rogers Park and will feature vendors, food trucks, drink vendors, raffles and activities for the community. Organizers are seeking volunteers to assist with traffic, ticket sales and keeping the park clean. Donations of basketballs, pop and water for the community also are being accepted. Brianna Whitehead will offer $5 nail ...
