Steubenville finance director urges cautious budget approach

September 30, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — At a time when Steubenville Finance Director Dave Lewis is urging a conservative budget approach, at least two department heads warned City Council Tuesday there are big ticket items on the horizon that…

Wellsburg Applefest has appeal for all

WELLSBURG - For almost half a century, the Wellsburg Applefest has drawn residents from near and far for a celebration…

Brooke commission set to begin awarding of opioid funds

WELLSBURG – Following several months of discussion and review, Brooke County commissioners could begin their distribution of opioid settlement funds…

Working to share our history

STEUBENVILLE — Museums should be about more than just storing things. That's one of the reasons Ed Palombizio is excited…

Weirton Council re-examining parking ordinance proposal

WEIRTON – Weirton Council is taking a second look at an ordinance, presented earlier this month and designed to address…

Hancock County Schools ready to meet Third Grade Success Act requirements

NEW CUMBERLAND — After preparing for the last few years, Hancock County Schools officials say they are ready to fully…

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ICHS Students to stage productions

WINTERSVILLE — Students are setting the stage for upcoming children's shows and a fall…

Two bills were introduced in the Ohio legislature Monday to suspend the state’s tax on gasoline…

Ohio starts process to pause gas tax

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Two bills were introduced in the Ohio legislature Monday to suspend the state’s tax on gasoline…

Ohio starts process to pause gas tax

Local Sports

Bears claw Weir, Madonna to sweep tri

WEIRTON — As the season nears crunch time, the Oak Glen volleyball team boosted…

STEUBENVILLE - The Beall and Bowers show continues to draw big ratings for the Big Red…

Beall, Bowers lead Big Red over Weir

BOYS SOCCER EDISON TOPS HEARTLAND RICHMOND — The Edison boys soccer team earned a 4-2 victory…

Prep Roundups

Weir High wins Hancock County Cup

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Graduates

Contributed The Practical Nursing Department at the John D. Rockefeller IV Career Center held…

Criminal Justice students gain certifications

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Ross Gallabrese: Bridging the gap

The message Eric Oberg shared in Steubenville Tuesday evening was very straightforward while discussing the Great American Rail-Trail. "Every single foot of all of those trails was extremely hard, and it took dedicated people in these communities, big cities, small towns and very rural landscapes in between those places. None of it was easy,…

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