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ICMS Sycamore Stars launches full after-school programming

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MINGO JUNCTION — The Sycamore Youth Center is launching its full ICMS Sycamore Stars programming at Indian Creek Middle School, providing students in grades five through eight with free after-school academic support, enrichment activities and opportunities to explore new interests. Sycamore Stars meets Monday through Thursday from 2:05 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Indian Creek Middle School. Tutoring has already been underway during the new school year, with the expanded schedule of enrichment programming now beginning. Sycamore staff members met Monday to prepare for the launch and discuss ...

Ohio colleges fare poorly in free speech report

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Thirteen Ohio colleges and universities are in the 2027 College Free Speech Rankings, but Ohio’s average grade for free speech is D-, no better or worse than the national average, according to the non-profit organization that compiles the list, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. The Ohio school with the best ranking overall is Wright State, which is ranked in the top 25th nationally in part because of strong administrative support, which indicates students “trust administrators to defend speech,” according to FIRE. In contrast, the University of Dayton is ranked ...

Steubenville High School Homecoming Court

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Contributed Steubenville High School will crown its 2026 homecoming queen during the halftime ceremony on Friday, Oct. 25, at the game against Wheelersburg. The queen will be determined by the selection of the odd colored rose. Pictured are: Back from Left to Right: Ali Pearce, Jazmine ...

New Democratic headquarters

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Craig Howell Members of the Hancock County Democratic Executive Committee gathered Tuesday to officially open their headquarters for the upcoming general election. Located in the rear of 3401 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton, the office will be open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with specific ...

Steubenville utilities face financial squeeze as projects mount

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STEUBENVILLE — Utilities Director Jim Jenkins warned council Tuesday the days when they could kick the can down the road to avoid hiking water and wastewater rates are long past. Jenkins said without a significant influx of revenue, wastewater could slide into the danger zone, while the water department’s fiscal recovery is fragile. Both departments have a long list of improvements that must be made, including upgrades needed to comply with environmental mandates and consent decrees. He said the 3% rate increases and $1-per-service infrastructure fees taking effect in October are ...