Disputed State Route 213 work sparks payment standoff
STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners balked Thursday at approving payment for two subcontractors who performed work tied to a water line relocation on State Route 213 that officials said was not authorized, not advertised for bids and lacked a designated funding source. After the request was entered into the official record, commissioners Tony Morelli and Eric Timmons said they were unaware the contractors, Ron Holmes and TS Electric, had performed any work on the project. They also noted County Auditor E.J. Conn had previously warned them not to approve invoices tied to ...
