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Washington Street between the Market Street ramp and N. 7th closing for at least a week

STEUBENVILLE — Washington Street (Ohio 43) between the Market Street ramp and N. 7th Street will close today so crews can repair a joint failure affecting all four lanes of traffic, a process expected to take “at least” seven- to 10 days to complete. City Engineer Mike Dolak said the road is a major transportation route, used by about 9,000 vehicles a day. “A concrete failure has occurred creating a hazardous condition,” he said. “It is imperative that the roadway be closed and the damaged section of the pavement repaired as soon as possible to ensure the safety of the ...

Making its return

Craig Howell Members of the The Mutual Benevolent Society of Joseph Garibaldi helped to kick off a parade in Follansbee Saturday afternoon, held as part of the return of the community’s festival in celebration of the lodge’s 100th anniversary. The celebration included live music Friday ...

Stuff the Bus Collects School Supplies and More

WHEELING – Members of the Bethlehem Apostolic Temple in Wheeling welcomed donations of school supplies from generous members of the Ohio Valley community on Saturday during the church's annual Stuff the Bus event. The annual back to school drive for school supplies took place in the parking ...

Tuscarawas County among areas included in Ohio’s latest measles outbreak

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Health is reporting the state’s third measles outbreak of 2026, including one confirmed case in Tuscarawas County. The outbreak includes four individuals statewide — three in Ashtabula County and one in Tuscarawas County. All four individuals were unvaccinated, with ages ranging from 4 to 30. The Ohio Department of Health is working with local health departments to investigate potential exposures and encourage vaccination opportunities. ODH previously reported measles outbreaks in Cuyahoga County in January and Franklin County in February. The ...

FOR MONDAY: First Fridays features street karaoke

STEUBENVILLE — Every edition of First Fridays on Fourth Street offers many fun activities for Tri-State Area residents to participate in. This week's rendition will offer a little more. It's the annual karaoke night, and participants will have the chance to show off their talents. ...