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County moves forward on Justice Center cooling upgrade

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STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County Commissioners are finally ready to advertise for bids for a new chiller for the Justice Center, but the work likely won’t get underway until much later this year. Maintenance Supervisor Patrick Boyles said the plan “is to have the doorway enlarged to the ‘penthouse’ sometime in the fall in preparation for the chiller to be installed over the winter months.” A penthouse is a small room or building on top of a facility that houses equipment. Boyles said the chiller provides air conditioning for the building. “The existing chiller is the age ...

St. Clairsville's Crescent Acres Event Center sets open house

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE – A new event center created for weddings and other special happenings is ready to show itself off to the community. An open house is planned for 5-8 p.m. on June 19 at the Crescent Acres Event Center, located at 70200 Crescent Road in St. Clairsville. Distinctive and large front windows provide dramatic natural light for weddings, and a nearby pond offers the option for an outdoor venue. There’s also a large deck that overlooks the property. Crescent Acres hosted its first wedding on May 2, and since then, two more weddings have happened there. “We do normal ...

RED, WHITE AND BLUE

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Craig Howell Area artists and other guests gathered at the Summit Art Gallery in Weirton, Thursday, for the opening reception of “America and Art – Celebrating Our 250th Founding Through Art,” a new exhibit on display until July 6. The exhibit features the works of local artists ...

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ALLEY CLOSED INDEFINITELY STEUBENVILLE — The alley behind 514 and 518 Union Avenue will be closed until further notice due to a sink hole. City officials report the lines that need fixed are on private property and are the property owner's responsibility, so the alley will remain closed to traffic until the repairs are done. RAILWAY SAFETY ACT ADVANCES WASHINGTON — The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has advanced the Railway Safety Act, sponsored by Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA), as part of the broader BUILD America 250 Act, sending the measure to the House ...

State looking for input on bicycle, pedestrian options

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WEIRTON – State officials are looking for recommendations on how to provide safe and functional transportation options throughout West Virginia, including opportunities for walkers and cyclists. Area residents had a chance to provide feedback through a public hearing held Thursday afternoon ...

Capito provides update on border security funding, NIL reform

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CHARLESTON – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito provided an update Thursday on a number of issues being addressed on Capitol Hill, including reforming college athletics and funding for immigration enforcement efforts. Capito, R-W.Va., spoke with West Virginia reporters Thursday morning during a ...