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More details released about Fox Run CEO arrest

MARTINS FERRY — Fox Run CEO Randall Mackendrick was arrested over the weekend on multiple charges, including unlawful sexual contact with a minor. Mackendrick was arrested early Saturday by the North Ridgeville Police Department on charges of importuning, defined as soliciting sexual activity; disseminating matter harmful to a juvenile; possessing criminal tools; and unlawful sexual contact with a minor. Police Capt. Greg Petek said Mackendrick was arrested after a sting operation by the department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. He added that the task force ...

Meet kittens, make a craft

Library, humane society to dedicate new kitten adoption center STEUBENVILLE — The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County, Friends of PLSJ and the Jefferson County Humane Society will celebrate their community collaboration with a ribbon-cutting and dedication of a new kitten ...

4-H fundraiser set in Smithfield

Contributed The 4-H Varieties will be hosting their Annual Soup and Sammich Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Kitchen in Smithfield. Soup, a sandwich, a drink and crackers will be available for a requested donation of $12. A soup flight, to-go ...

Fort Henry Days returns to Oglebay for Labor Day weekend

WHEELING — Local history comes alive once again at Oglebay Park as Fort Henry Days returns as part of a full slate of activities and events taking place in conjunction with the holiday weekend celebration. The public is invited to experience 18th-century life on the frontier when Fort Henry ...

History center to host book launch

PITTSBURGH — Discover the life and work of pioneering industrial landscape artist Aaron Gorson from author and philanthropist Maxwell King as he shares insights from his new book, "Fire in the Night Sky: The Steel Mill Paintings of Aaron Gorson," from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 during a ...

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Steubenville sanitation schedule changes for Labor Day STEUBENVILLE — The City of Steubenville Sanitation Department will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. No garbage collection will occur Monday. During the week of Sept. 7-11, garbage collection will occur one day later than usual. Cross Creek sets special meeting WINTERSVILLE — Cross Creek Township Trustees will hold a special neeting at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Township Board Room, 1267 Cadiz Road. On the agenda are the Skyview Drive project, a gas and oil contract signing and to increase 2026 appropriations. SHS ...