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More agencies seek share of Brooke County opioid funds

WELLSBURG – Brooke County commissioners continue to receive requests for a share of the county's opioid settlement appropriations, receiving three more applications in recent days. Commissioners, during their meeting Tuesday, also heard from representatives of one of the groups which ...

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BPW sets political forum STEUBENVILLE — The Ohio Valley Business and Professional Women's Club will again be hosting a political forum event for candidates and issues in Jefferson County. It's an event that aligns with the club's mission to empower women through advocacy, education and information. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend to learn and make informed decisions when casting their ballots in the Nov. 3 election. The forum will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at Youngstown State University-Steubenville. After introductions, each candidate will be given ...

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Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Same old thing: Police were called to the 1100 block of Arlington Avenue Monday because two neighbors can't get along. The caller was parked in the middle of the roadway, claiming he couldn't back into his driveway “due to the neighbor's truck being in the way.” He said it was an ongoing issue and that his neighbor “is not being courteous when he parks,” but police noted the neighbor's truck was parked in front of his own garage, “on his own property and not obstructing the roadway,” and said it “would be unreasonable to say the caller did ...

Boil order issued for South 12th and South 13th streets

WEIRTON – The Weirton Area Water Board has issued a boil order for South 12th Street and South 13th Street following work on a water line in the area. If you live in the affected area, 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 lifted ...