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Library system eliminates daily late fines

STEUBENVILLE — The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has eliminated daily late fines on certain overdue items in an effort to tear down financial barriers between the library and potential patrons, officials said. Approved by PLSJ’s board of directors Feb. 13, the policy ...

WMC to become full member of WVU Health System

WEIRTON — By the end of the year, Weirton Medical Center will become a full-fledged member of the West Virginia University Health System, hospital officials announced Wednesday. WMC became a clinical affiliate of WVU Medicine in January 2020, providing area residents with increased access ...

Concerns voiced in Wellsburg over house razing effort, casinos

WELLSBURG — Wellsburg Council members expressed concern Tuesday about the continuation of efforts to raze dilapidated buildings in the city and debated reducing the distance video lottery casinos may be from schools, churches and parks. City Manager Steve Maguschak said the city must act ...

Edison Local School District enhances safety with grant, metal detector

HAMMONDSVILLE — The Edison Local School District is enhancing safety at its facilities with metal detectors at its high school and a grant to stay connected to first responders during emergencies. A metal detector and wands were added at Edison High School in mid-March and are being used to ...

Longtime nurse honored

Myrna J. Anderson, front, third from left, was honored Tuesday by the Mingo Junction Village Council for her 64 years of serving as a local nurse. A 1957 Steubenville Catholic Central High School graduate, Anderson has worke`d as a nurse for the former St. John Hospital in Steubenville, the ...

JVSBOE mapping future goals

BLOOMINGDALE —The Jefferson County Joint Vocational School Board of Education is taking preliminary steps to outline its future goals when it comes to educating tomorrow’s workforce. Superintendent Todd Phillipson unveiled a draft of career-technical planning district vision goals with a ...