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Community June 12, 2026

Concert postponed STEUBENVILLE — The thunderstorms that hit the Tri-State Area Thursday afternoon forced officials at Historic Fort Steuben to postpone the concert that had been scheduled for the Berkman Amphitheater. Restless Hearts and Aristotle Jones and the Appalachian Soul Band have been rescheduled for Aug. 13, according to Paul Zuros, executive director at the fort. The series will continue next Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. with the Rat Pack Tribute, featuring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Marilyn Monroe, and the Vince Villanova Big Band. Shelter open house set ...

WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital to expand nurse training program

Community June 12, 2026

WHEELING — WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital officials on Thursday unveiled a plan to open a new Center for Nursing Education at the former NTTC building on Wheeling University’s campus. The hospital was already leasing the building for office space but now plans to renovate the ...

Commissioners forced to put 'spec' building on hold

Local News June 12, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County’s proposed spec building is on hold for the foreseeable future, commissioners said Thursday. The county’s consultants, Mike Jacoby, managing director of economic development at Bricker Graydon Wyatt’s Argus Growth Consultants subsidiary, and Agracel’s Jason Kester, recommended putting the plans on the back burner, reporting that “more financial support (grant or very favorable loan)” is needed for it to be feasible. Jacoby pointed out the state’s 2026-27 biennial budget had “significantly cut the Rural Industrial Park Loan program and ...

Vote expected on Steubenville's next police chief

Local News June 12, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — The committee tasked with guiding the selection process for Steubenville’s next police chief has interviewed the three in-house applicants. The three — Capt. Joe Buchmelter, Capt. Ettor Canestraro and Capt. Wes Crawford — met privately with the committee during Thursday’s special meeting. Afterward, committee members were guarded in their comments. “Police chief interviews were held, no action was taken,” City Manager Mike Johnson, who heads the committee, said. “A vote is expected to be taken on a new police chief Tuesday.” Johnson said the hiring ...

Brunch on the Farm offers look at food

Community June 12, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — The second-annual Jefferson County Brunch on the Farm is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18 at Mercer Farms, 5210 county Road 36, in Bloomingdale. This family-friendly event offers the public an opportunity to connect directly with local agriculture and learn how food is produced in today's farming systems. Brunch on the Farm is designed to celebrate local agriculture while highlighting the key connections among food production, natural resource conservation and innovative technology. The event aims to enhance public understanding of modern food systems and increase ...

Concert postponed

Local News June 11, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — The thunderstorms that hit the Tri-State Area this afternoon forced officials at Historic Fort Steuben to postpone tonight's concert that had been scheduled for the Berkman Amphitheater. Restless Hearts and Aristotle Jones and the Appalachian Soul Band have been rescheduled for Aug. 13, according to Paul Zuros, executive director at the fort. The series will continue next Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. with the Rat Pack Tribute, featuring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Marilyn Monroe, and the Vince Villanova Big Band.