Operation Vital Crosswalk Bridges the Work Gap for Veterans

October 16, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Bill Johnson's response to a question from Steubenville Mayor Ralph Petrella Thursday night was delivered in a very straight-forward fashion. "You're here — and that's step No. 1," Johnson said after Petrella asked…

Jefferson County 2027 Budget Likely Affected by Inflation

STEUBENVILLE—County government is feeling the same pressure from rising inflation, fuel prices and health care costs as the general public…

Weirton Water Board continues planning for improvement projects

WEIRTON – The Weirton Area Water Board continues to oversee several ongoing improvement projects for the water system, including beginning…

Weirton Parks keeps focus on improvements, security

WEIRTON – The Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation is hoping to increase its security for at least two of…

Wastewater treatment plant expansion continues toward the finish line

WEIRTON – While substantially complete, the Weirton Sanitary Board is hoping to get a few final “wish list” items as…

Defendants in EGCC case plead not guilty

STEUBENVILLE — Former Eastern Gateway Community College President Mike Geoghegan and two alleged co-conspirators entered pleas of not guilty Wednesday…

Community

FCA Chapter Begins at Stanton Elementary

HAMMONDSVILLE-Stanton Elementary School has established a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) chapter and fifth-…

Photo provided Youngsters in the early childhood education preschool program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School…

JVS Preschoolers Learn Fire Safety

Jefferson County Democratic Party announces meal drive

Oct. 11 Mila Trbovich, Mingo Junction Janet Griemes, Wintersville Oct. 12 D’Andrea (Champ) Harper, Mingo Junction…

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Local Sports

Huskies, Big Red battle to hard-fought draw

CADIZ — With the tournament seeds already set and the OVAC tournament in the…

Weir's Meneely paces third overall in Class AA state golf tournament

WELLSBURG - It was a long but good night for the Catholic Central girls' soccer team…

Crusaders blank Brooke in Cancer Awareness match

WELLSBURG - The Brooke boys' soccer team wanted a win against Monroe Central, but it was…

Brooke boys battle back to earn draw on Cancer Awareness Night

Business

Teeing off

Craig Howell Bob and Travis Bolner, and the staff of Hosel Rockets Golf Center,…

Graduates

Criminal Justice students gain certifications

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Gary Franks: Lightning will not strike twice in Maine as Platner steps down

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Ross Gallabrese: Standing the test of time

October is always a busy month, with many different festivals, events and dinners planned to take advantage of good weather before things really start to cool down in November. Some of those events are first-timers, put together as a way to bring members of a community together and raise money for a church or…

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