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Window 'blew out' one day after mall was condemned

STEUBENVILLE — One day after the Fort Steuben Mall was condemned as dangerous and unsafe, City Manager Mike Johnson reports a window at the former 3 Bad Hombres storefront “blew out.” Johnson said he’s not aware of any injuries as a result of the window giving way but notes that was one of the areas of structural concern that led to the mall’s closure. “In January the building inspector’s report indicated pressure on the windows was a concern,” he said. “In the June follow-up visit the inspector noted the condition of the windows was worsening as cracks were now ...

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Cross Creek budget hearing set WINTERSVILLE — A public hearing will be held on the Cross Creek Township 2027 budget. The hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the office of the board of trustees, 1267 Cadiz Road. The regular board meeting will follow. Veterans Service Commission to meet STEUBENVILLE — The Veterans Service Commission of Jefferson County will hold its regular meeting at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. The meeting will be held at 500 Market St. All veterans and interested parties are welcome to attend. Offices to close for holiday WEIRTON – Area governmental ...

Four indicted by Jefferson County grand jurors

STEUBENVILLE — A Richmond woman who allegedly punched a man after the truck pull at the 2025 Jefferson County Fair was among four people indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury Wednesday. Grand jurors indicted Kyleigh Marie McConnell, 225 Cherie Ave., Richmond, on a misdemeanor assault charge. Authorities allege McConnell, 36, took two swings at the victim after the truck pull on Aug. 15, striking him first on the side of the face and the second time connecting with his nose, which was broken. The victim, substantially older than McConnell, had been concerned about her male ...