STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners got permission Thursday to secure outside legal counsel as a three-member board rather than individually. A county official had said it’s “in the county’s best interest” for the three commissioners…
Brooke County kicks off school year with a bash — and a bang
Craig Howell Students enrolled in Brooke County Schools, and their parents, were at the Brooke High School and Brooke Middle…
College defends demolition that destroyed two historic murals
STEUBENVILLE — The College of St. Joseph the Worker is defending its decision to demolish a structure it deemed unsalvageable,…
Innovation center aims to serve entire county
MINGO JUNCTION — T.C. Chappelear says that the newest education building in the Indian Creek Local School District, the Jefferson…
Weirton water upgrades hit funding roadblock
WEIRTON — The city's water distribution system upgrades ordered by the West Virginia Public Service Commission could be facing a…
Wastewater treatment plant expansion approaching finish line
WEIRTON — The Weirton Sanitary Board continues to move closer to completion of upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant. During…
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Swastika painted on Temple Shalom prompts police investigation
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Local Sports
Steelers beat Packers 28-9 in preseason opener
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Drew Allar threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran…
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Business
Quick take
NEW AGENT: Jamie Klages has joined the staff at Cedar One Realty. Born and…
Editorials
Different perspectives
It's easy to be critical about the way your community looks, or the people who have been elected to govern it or those who have been appointed to be in charge of services ranging from the streets to the water system, from the sewer system to garbage collection. If you have any doubts about…
Gary Franks: Lightning will not strike twice in Maine as Platner steps down
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Local Columns
Ross Gallabrese: Pedestrians beware
It's certainly tough to argue against the health benefits that can come with simply taking a walk. It's equally tough to look at the preliminary statistics for 2025 and not be at least a little concerned about the number of pedestrians who lose their lives each year. According to a report released by the…
Ross Gallabrese: Thoughts for a new month
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Obituaries
BETTY ROSSI
Betty Lou Rossi, 81, of New Cumberland, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026. She was born on December 12, 1944, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Stella (Fisher) Porter. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Camillo Rossi, four brothers, Gene, Bill, Charlie and Carl, and six sisters, Evelyn,…
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