3:20 p.m. Mussio school building to close
STEUBENVILLE -- The Lovers Lane campus of Bishop John King Mussio Central Elementary school will close at the end of the school year. A press release was issued Thursday afternoon by the Catholic Diocese of Steubenville stating a letter has been sent to all Mussio elementary parents Thursday announcing the closing of the building. The letter was signed by pastors of parishes in Bloomingdale, Mingo Junction, Steubenville and Wintersville that support the school, which listed 455 students and 37 lay faculty in September 2009. The pastors wrote that they will continue to seek input from parents and staff on the future of the school and set up a task force to direct immediate renovations as well as plan future building needs and attempt to enhance enrollment. Though the Lovers Lane Campus will close, the gymnasium in the former Aquinas Central School will be utilized for elementary and junior high school students for as long as possible, according to the press relea.
» Full Story3 p.m. Commissioners updated on projects
STEUBENVILLE - Jefferson County commissioners Thursday were updated on several pending projects throughout the county.
» Full StoryRiver: 19.6 feet and rising
STEUBENVILLE — Flooding is almost a certainty on the Ohio River come this weekend and into early next week.
And several variables during the next couple days will determine how high the flood waters may reach.
Ohio EPA sues over steel mill asbestos
STEUBENVILLE — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency through the state attorney general’s office has filed a lawsuit against the owner and companies removing the city’s former Weirton Steel site, claiming asbestos violations.
» Full StoryUnemployment rates continue to climb in Mountain State
WHEELING — There are 29,600 more West Virginians out of work now than there were at this time last year, as the Mountain State’s unemployment rate has reached 10.5 percent.
» Full StoryBoard approves financial aid for residents
STEUBENVILLE — The city parks and recreation board on Wednesday approved a financial assistance program for qualified city residents.
» Full StoryLocal News Poll
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