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Commissioners table $500K payment until Edison damage dispute is resolved

Local News July 31, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners made it clear Thursday they are not comfortable paying nearly $751,000 owed to Johnson Controls for a water meter replacement project without assurances taxpayers in the Edison Local School District will not be left responsible for damage caused to the district’s gymnasium. Commissioners approved payment of two invoices totaling just over $272,374 but tabled action on a larger invoice until Assistant Prosecutor Shawn Blake can review Edison Superintendent Bill Beattie’s proposal to withhold at least $500,000 from Johnson Controls while ...

Summer music

Local News July 31, 2026

Ross Gallabrese Megan Paullet brought her powerhouse vocals to the Berkman Amphitheater stage Thursday as the Fort Steuben Summer Concert Series continued. She was the opening act for an evening that included Aftermath. The series of free concerts will continue the next two Thursdays with ...

Daily Happenings

Daily Happenings July 31, 2026

Today's birthdays July 31 Jenna McDonald, Mingo Junction Scarlett DeVaul, Steubenville Marriage Licenses The following marriage applications have been filed in Jefferson County: Nathen Geoffrey Allen and Kimberly Ann Zeigler, both of Toronto Paul Andrew McFadden and Jennifer Jane Holland, both of Toronto Nathan Trevonn Thompson and Michaela sue Brancazio, both of Wintersville Nicholas Aaron Robinson of Weirton and Teirria Lavaughnne Duffy of Wellsburg Zachary Eugene Bennett of Wellsburg and Gracie Lynn Keener-Gump of Amsterdam David Joshua Barnett and Jessica ...

Willis shows support for beautification project in Beech Bottom

Local News July 31, 2026

BEECH BOTTOM – Beautification efforts in parts of Brooke County have received a boost from one local legislator. Del. Jimmy Willis, R-Brooke, contributed $1,000 in Local Economic Development Assistance funds toward a series of beautification projects in Beech Bottom. “It's been a ...

Hancock County Schools provides meals to children during the summer

Local News July 31, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County Schools will, once again, offer the federally funded Summer Food Service Program, providing breakfast for children up to the age of 18 who would like to participate. Breakfasts will be served at A.T. Allison Elementary School, 605 Railroad St., Chester, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. from Aug. 3 to Aug. 14. For more information about the Summer Food Service Program, call Hancock County Food Services at (304) 748-6870. In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, ...

Rotary-backed project transforms Marland Heights courts

Local News July 31, 2026

WEIRTON — The latest renovation to Margaret Manson Weir Memorial Park is ready to be unveiled. The Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation will host an unveiling at 10 a.m. Monday of the recently renovated pickleball and tennis courts at the park located on Marland Heights. “We think when ...