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Protecting seniors

STEUBENVILLE — Ohio, according to the state Department of Commerce, ranked among the top 10 states for elder scam-related complaints in 2025. That number, taken from the FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report, was released Monday, which was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. More than 200,000 ...

Briefs

Car Show Set for July 4 in Chester CHESTER — The Chester Lions Club will hold its annual Fourth of July Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 4. Registration will be held from 10 a.m. to noon and costs $10 per vehicle. All makes, models and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. The show will feature 36 awards, including Best of Show, Best GM, Best Ford, Best Mopar and Best Motorcycle. Dash plaques will be awarded to the first 170 registrants, and door prizes will be awarded every 15 minutes. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The event also will include ...

Daily Happenings

Police Beat JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF Can’t do that: A Yorkville man told deputies Sunday his landlord “removed all his belongings from his residence and may have had his vehicle towed.” He admitted being a month behind on his rent but said he had never been served with an eviction notice. Lights out: A Wintersville resident just released from rehab after a jail stay said Sunday someone had cut an extension cord she was using to power her apartment until she could get the electric turned back on. She said while she was away in rehab, someone stole government checks meant for ...

Richmond Community Picnic to feature 1976 time capsule opening

RICHMOND — The Richmond Lions Club, in partnership with the Richmond Community Historical Society, invites the community to attend a free community picnic set for June 28 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Richmond Park, 210 S. Park St., Richmond. This family-friendly event in honor of the nation’s ...

Presentation

Ross Gallabrese An automated electronic defibrillator was presented to the Shelter on Sixth before Monday's open house by the Craig A. Petrella Memorial Foundation. On hand for the presentation were, from left, Tom Andrews, CEO of the Community Action Agency of Columbiana County; Andrew ...