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Jefferson County Auditor says no to SR 213 invoice

Local News August 21, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Auditor told commissioners Thursday there’s no way he can pay the nearly $7,000 invoice submitted for “additional restoration services” related to a controversial State Route 213 water-line relocation project. Conn told commissioners that, “While I respect the board’s desire to address the outstanding invoice, I must again advise that I cannot issue a warrant for this invoice or any other invoice arising from this project until the foundational defects in the procurement and authorization process are cured.” “Ohio law leaves me no ...

Daily Happenings

Daily Happenings August 21, 2026

Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Biker down: A man laying on the sidewalk in the 2100 block of Sunset Boulevard told police he tried to ride his bike onto the sidewalk “but the tire got caught…and he fell off” Wednesday. He requested an ambulance to take him to the hospital. Scary stuff: A “disoriented and confused” driver going the wrong way on State Route 7 was taken to the hospital Tuesday. Firefighters who evaluated him told police he “did appear confused and had not answered questions correctly, including the year and the current president.” Add-ons: A resident ...

Residents question project plans at Aaron Davies Playground

Local News August 21, 2026

WEIRTON — Members of Weirton’s Park Board heard concerns Thursday about the future of one of the city’s neighborhood playgrounds and the status of some long-proposed improvements. Resident Chip Davies was joined by others from the Terrace Heights neighborhood and other supporters, ...

Street Survivors hosting car show at Oglebay Saturday

Community August 21, 2026

The Ohio Valley Street Survivors will hold their 34th Annual Car Show starting at 8 a.m. Saturday at Oglebay Park Resort's Site 1 near the Good Zoo. The show will feature cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles to view, as well as a swap meet. Registration is $10 for vehicles, both driver and ...

Cheerful fundraiser

Community August 21, 2026

Contributed The Rotary Club of Weirton hosted members of the Weir High cheerleading team, during its meeting Wednesday, with the teens discussing their upcoming fundraiser. For $25, residents can purchase a “Let's Go Riders” yard sign, with proceeds going to the Cheer Boosters in support ...

Local News August 20, 2026

CHARLESTON – A former teacher and member of the West Virginia House of Delegates has been indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts related to grooming and sexual activity with a minor. Elliott Pritt, 36, of Oak Hill, is charged with sexual exploitation of a child, coercion and enticement of a child, and tampering with a witness, victim or informant, according to a press release from U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Moore Capito. Pritt was arrested July 22 on the enticement charge and resigned from the House less than a week later. He was elected in ...