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Daily Happenings May 28, 2026

Today's Birthdays May 28 Eileen Wiseman, Steubenville Macy Belle Bigler, 23, Mingo Junction Kim Pyle, 62, Steubenville Sara Scott, Steubenville Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Been there, done that: A woman previously banned from Walmart for shoplifting returned and pushed a cart full of merchandise out the door Monday. Police said she left in a white SUV. The value of the stolen items was still being tallied. Stubborn: A woman told police Monday she’s been trying to break up with her boyfriend, but he won’t accept that their relationship is over “and continues to ...

Weirton's new fire truck receives blessing before beginning service

Local News May 28, 2026

WEIRTON – The Weirton Fire Department has a new piece of firefighting apparatus to help protect the community. The department recently unveiled its new truck, Engine 1, and Wednesday morning the truck and its assigned crews received a blessing from the Rev. Binu Sebastian, pastor of St. ...

Woda consultant waiting for state approval to begin cemetery investigation

Local News May 28, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — The archaeological consultant hired to determine whether remains buried at a Sunset Boulevard property that once housed a Catholic cemetery more than 140 years ago is awaiting state approval before beginning on-site work. Councilman Tracy McManamon told council the consultant, ASC Group, has finished evaluating nearly all of the dirt hauled off-site before crews spotted pieces of grave markers in the field. “I understand there were quite a few (truckloads), but they’ve been over there probably a month now, going through that dirt,” he said. “They’ve been ...

Local speller looks to the future

Local News May 28, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The quest for the Scripps National Spelling Bee championship has come to an end for a local speller. Francis Kissinger advanced through the first two rounds of the competition on Tuesday before being eliminated in the third round. The son of Brian and Courtney Kissinger ...

Port authority gets money for remediation projects

Local News May 28, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County will receive more than $650,000 for brownfield remediation, a development hailed Wednesday by Robert Naylor. "It's a much-needed investment in an area that is still suffering from the decline of the coal and steel industries," Naylor, executive director of ...

Beacon Drive area under boil order in Weirton

Local News May 27, 2026

WEIRTON - Several streets in the area of Beacon Drive are under a boil order following work on a water line earlier today. The Weirton Area Water Board issued the order for Beacon Drive, East Parkway, Leach Street, Patterson Drive, Kent Way, Chrystal Lane, and any others in the area experiencing low or no water pressure. Those in the affected areas are advised to bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, bathing, and food ...