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Today's Birthday July 30 Mark Garza, Steubenville Police Beat Steubenville Public displays: A disturbance was reported in the 1400 block of Oregon Avenue Monday. A female said her teenage daughter was upset because she was “kissing her significant other” in front of her and “she does not like it.” The two of them argued, but mom arranged for the girl to spend the night with her older sister. Booked: A city resident ended up in custody after an employee at Sunoco reported he was causing a disturbance Monday. The clerk wanted a report filed and the man trespassed from the ...

Jefferson County preserve opens window into local ecosystem

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RICHMOND — Ohio State University Extension and the Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District are teaming up for a guided nature walk — a three-quarter-mile tour of the Quaker Ridge Nature Preserve. From 5-7 p.m. today, OSU Extension’s Erika Lyon and SWCD staff will lead area ...

Wheeling native makes waves in water research At WVU

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MORGANTOWN -- For West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources student Sarah Nelson, water is more than a field of study — it’s personal. Growing up near Wheeling, West Virginia, Nelson spent much of her childhood exploring creeks and woods on ...

Wellsburg plans to rejoin Business Development Corp.

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WELLSBURG — The City of Wellsburg will rejoin a partnership with the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle. Through a 4-3 vote Tuesday, Wellsburg Council approved a proposal to renew its membership with the economic development organization, which focuses its efforts in ...

Brooke Commission approves contribution to highway authority

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WELLSBURG – Brooke County commissioners moved forward with their annual contribution to the West Virginia Route 2/I-68 Authority, Tuesday, but not without pushback from a few residents who see it as a waste of taxpayer funds. After being tabled for the last two weeks, commissioners ...

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Today's Birthday July 29 John Leone, Wellsburg Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Foul mouthed: A disturbance was reported in the 900 block of Sherman Avenue (rear) Sunday. The caller said a man was "outside yelling and using profanities" and pointed out a male walking in the 900 block of N. Fifth Street as being involved. Police identified the individual as a juvenile who had been speaking with his mother. His mom confirmed they didn't live in the North End. Homeless: A woman was sleeping near the food trucks parked at Fort Steuben Park Saturday. Police woke her up to make sure she ...