Traffic had to be routed off of a portion of southbound Ohio Route 7 in Steubenville Thursday morning after a tractor trailer carrying a load of coal overturned, spilling its load onto the roadway. By 9:30 a.m., the truck had been lifted back onto its wheels, while another truck was brought in to take its cargo. No injuries were reported.
STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners were told Thursday there's an exposed sanitary sewer line in Cross Creek that will have to be repaired. District Director Jonathan Sgalla said the wastewater line is what is considered "a force main," meaning it is pressurized and "pushes the wastewater toward another lift station to eventually arrive at a treatment plant." "The line became exposed due to stream bank erosion and will require corrective action to protect the infrastructure and prevent future damage," he said. "Because the repair is located within the stream channel, the ...
WHEELING — Kylee Weekly of Moundsville felt scared and alone after her daughter Blakely was born with Down syndrome. Blakely was physically healthy but by age 3 was struggling to communicate and had emotional outbursts that were challenging for Weekly, a young single mom. Then another ...
WEIRTON - A boil order has been issued for the area of Kingsview Drive, including Lakeview Drive and Glenview Drive, according to the Weirton Area Water Board. If you live in the affected areas, 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 preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Disinfection will be verified as soon as possible, and the boil water notice will be ...
WEIRTON - The boil order issued Wednesday for the area of Riverview Drive has been lifted, effective at 8:30 a.m. today, according to a notice from the Weirton Area Water Board. The order was issued for Riverview Drive and Elwood Lane following scheduled work on a water line in the area. Customers in the affected area may resume using water without any restrictions or requirement to boil.
=BLOOMINGDALE — The Jefferson County Joint Vocational School District has been recognized for its strong financial management, receiving the Ohio Auditor of State Award following a clean financial audit. District Treasurer Marcy Haynes accepted the award on behalf of the district from the ...
