MINGO JUNCTION — The Jefferson County Innovation Center has come to fruition, and officials will celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 13. Community partners, local leaders and the public are invited to take part in festivities at 2321 Wilson Ave. in Mingo Junction. The event will ...
STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners agreed Thursday to submit the “very preliminary” estimate requested by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regarding the potential cost of supplying Cadiz with water, but stressed they do not want to be rushed into a decision they could regret later. During a work session Thursday, Jefferson County Water and Sewer District Director Jonathan Sgalla told commissioners the OEPA is seeking the most cost-effective solution to address the Harrison County community’s water needs. “There’s a major collaboration involved in this,” ...
WHEELING – The Bethlehem Apostolic Temple will make its annual effort to help students move joyfully back to the classroom with two events this weekend. The church’s annual distribution of school supplies is set to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the North Wheeling Dream Center, 407 Main St. in North Wheeling, at the rear entrance. Students must be present to receive the school supplies and clothing available for them at the event. Adults may come for the food that also will be available and adult clothing. The church's Back To School Festival, meanwhile, will take place beginning at ...
STEUBENVILLE — Eugene Crowder had just finished shopping Thursday morning and was carrying bags full of fresh produce and baked goods to his truck. A Steubenville resident, he said visits to the vendors at the Steubenville Downtown Farmers Market have become a regular part of his week. "I ...
WEIRTON - A boil order has been issued for the 3900 block of Elm Street, according to the Weirton Area Water Board. The order was issued Thursday morning following work on a water line in the area, and includes any other nearby customers experiencing low or no water pressure. 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 ...
WEIRTON – The Weirton Area Water Board has lifted a series of boil orders issued Wednesday following work on water lines in the community. Effective at 6:45 a.m. today, the boil orders for Sunrise Drive and Majestic Court have been lifted, with orders for Columbus Way, Bennett Drive, St. Anns Way, the 100 block of 12th Street and the 100 block of 13th Street lifted, effective at 8:05 a.m. today. Customers in the affected areas may resume using water without any restrictions.
