Opportunity Zone designations in Steubenville, Mingo Junction lauded as game changers

November 7, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Local leaders see Steubenville and Mingo Junction’s newly awarded federal opportunity zone status as a chance to spark development and create jobs in a county where both are badly needed. Opportunity zones are…

Weirton to re-examine its 2026-2027 budget

WEIRTON – While it won't be long before Weirton officials begin planning the city's finances for the 2027-2028 fiscal year,…

'Honor America' highlights importance of helping others, even in danger

STEUBENVILLE — A reminder about the importance of standing up for others was shared Friday morning in the auditorium at…

Brooke commissioners considering their preference for bridge project

WELLSBURG – Officials with the Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission are continuing their efforts to bring together a concensus on a…

Ohio Valley WWII POW's Remains Coming Home For Final Rest

MOUNDSVILLE -- For Moundsville resident Joe Richmond and his family, this Veterans Day will be even more special. His great…

Mullen’s Hauling & Excavating LLC Proudly Recognizes Army Veteran Dominic Merritt

This Veterans Day, Mullen’s Hauling & Excavating LLC is proud to recognize and honor one of our own employees, Dominic…

Community

Steubenville Film Festival shines light on local talent

STEUBENVILLE — Gus Kearns leads an interesting life. He's a circus performer who was…

Sassie Lassies meet

Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District hosts dinner

Oglebay Park Flips Switch On Holiday Lights, $2 Million Investment in Event

Local Sports

Big Red starts fast and rolls

STEUBENVILLE — The bye week did not slow down Big Red. After the well-earned…

TORONTO - The Toronto football team was able to exercise a demon against Strasburg. The Red…

Toronto fends off Stradburg to advance

BRUINS WIN BIG IN ROUTE 2 RIVALRY WELLSBURG — The Brooke Bruins won the annual rivalry…

Football Roundups

Sadler leads WVU to lopsided victory over Stetson

Business

Getting to the roots

Craig Howell Members of the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce, along with officials with…

Turning the light on

Pull up to the Pull Out

FOR BUSINESS: Quick takes

Do you attend the high school plays and musicals in your area?

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: A never-ending cycle

If you waited until election day to vote and think the polls sometimes seemed to be a little busier than you had expected, you are probably right. Across Ohio, according to the secretary of state's office, about 58.1% of the 8,018,054 registered voters — that's 4,658,250 — took part this year, which is a…

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