John D. “Jay” Rockefeller, a former two-term West Virginia governor who spent 30 years representing the Mountain State in the United States Senate, has died, the Washington Post reported Friday morning. Rockefeller died at age…
Humane Society asks Jefferson commissioners for funding
STEUBENVILLE — At a time when commissioners are already searching for ways to cut millions in spending to balance their…
Steubenville International Film Festival will highlight local talent, span genres
STEUBENVILLE — This weekend's inaugural Steubenville International Film Festival will feature 58 films of all types, from narrative shorts to…
Weirton to consider new FOP agreement
WEIRTON – City Council will vote on a new contract for Weirton’s police officers during their meeting set for Monday…
Two local communities receive Opportunity Zone designation
WEIRTON – Sections of two local communities were included among 52 new Opportunity Zones established in West Virginia. The Opportunity…
W.Va. Sues Snapchat Over Child Safety Deceptions
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey is launching another social media lawsuit, this time against the communications app…
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Oglebay Park Flips Switch On Holiday Lights, $2 Million Investment in Event
WHEELING – Santa – with some help from WesBanco – flipped the switch on…
Weirton Chamber of Commerce encourages good business practices
Northern Community College President Welcomed by Rotary
Entries sought for Christmas tree display WEIRTON - The Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation is…
Briefs for Nov. 6
Local Sports
Playoff time is here for Big Red
STEUBENVILLE — It's once again playoff time in Death Valley. After finishing as the…
Business
Pull up to the Pull Out
Craig Howell Owners and staff of The Pull Out Hometown Bar and Grill, located…
Editorials
Sports referees need safety and support
Refereeing isn’t supposed to be dangerous. But those who (often volunteer to) do so are increasingly facing dangers to their mental health and wellbeing AND their physical health while they are trying to do their jobs for our kids. During a Steubenville-New Philadelphia boys soccer game this week, an official was injured so badly…
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Local Columns
Ross Gallabrese: We love to spend on Halloween
Drive through any neighborhood in the region and there's no doubt you will see plenty of Halloween decorations. A lot of those will have been in place for some time now. It wasn't all that long ago when it was rare to find a house whose owner went all-in on that day. Thanks to…
Ross Gallabrese: Local growth continues
Ross Gallabrese: Early voting interesting
Registration Error Shows Why Election Safeguards Matter
Obituaries
ANA BASS
Ana M. Bass of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on November 3, 2026. She is the widow of Richard D. Bass and beloved aunt of Heidi Pflug and Sharon Long. Services are private. Offer Condolences at shorac.com
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ESTHER MURPHY
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