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UPDATE: Fort Steuben Mall condemned

A condemnation notice was served for the Fort Steuben Mall on Tuesday morning.  Signs are currently posted at the entrances to the mall. Original story STEUBENVILLE — City Manager Mike Johnson said Monday that condemnation proceedings could be initiated as early as today for portions of ...

Long balls lift Buccos over Phillies in 11-7 road victory

PHILADELPHIA — Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night. The Pirates posted a ...

Toronto gazebo concerts return

TORONTO — The weekly Concerts at the Gazebo series returns to Toronto today in a special way. This evening's event, the first of nine concerts presented by Inspire Toronto, will begin at a special time. Carrying the theme of "Stars, Stripes and Sacrifice," the celebration of America's ...

Set in stone

SMITHFIELD — A grave marker recognizing Fred B. McGee as a Medal of Honor recipient was unveiled Sunday during a ceremony held by the Jefferson County Veterans Association. The marker, which identical to the white gravestones seen in Arlington National Cemetery, was provided by the ...

Recycled table donated to park

BLOOMINGDALE — The addition of a new picnic table will help teach lessons about the importance of recycling and helping the environment for generations to come. That's the hope of the JB Green Team, which on Monday donated the item to be used at Fernwood State Forest. According to Louise ...

Area student honored at annual SkillsUSA Workforce Development Event

ATLANTA - A local career and technical student won one of the nation's highest awards at the National Leadership & Skills Conference, held June 1-5 in Atlanta. Izibella Brown, from Colliers and a student at John D Rockefeller IV Career Center, was awarded the high school bronze medal in Graphics Imaging-Sublimation. To be invited to the SkillsUSA Championships, students first had to win their state-level competition, demonstrating their technical skills, workplace skills and personal skills. The national competition featured state champions vying for honors in competitions ...