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Brooke County officials preparing for November election

WELLSBURG – While the general election is still three months away, Brooke County officials want to make certain they are ready. Commissioners took time Tuesday to recognize National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, a day established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to inspire civic ...

Correction

Correction: A paragraph in the story "Brown brings his senate comeback bid to Steubenville" that appeared in Tuesday's edition should have read: Among the things Brown said he would do if elected was to push for a cap on prescription drug prices and fight to ensure members of Congress not be allowed to trade stocks. He also discussed his support of the Social Security Fairness Act, the last piece of legislation he voted on before leaving the Senate.

Penguin Kickoff offers taste of YSU Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — Having access to classes at Youngstown State University Steubenville is important to students from the Tri-State Area. That includes Hayden Martin of Steubenville. A senior at YSU, Martin said being able to finish her education in her community is important. “There's a ...

Wellsburg holds off on new grease trap ordinance

WELLSBURG – An ordinance which would require certain Wellsburg businesses to install grease traps is on hold. Wellsburg Council was set to hold the second reading of the proposed ordinance, Tuesday, which would require any restaurants and hotels operating within the city limits to install ...

Brown brings his Senate comeback bid to Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — Sherrod Brown says campaign stops in Eastern Ohio communities are a big part of any statewide campaign. “They are important because people in this part of the state don't have a voice,” Brown, who is looking to return to the U.S. Senate, said Monday while speaking with ...

Community comes together to prepare children for school

STEUBENVILLE — Making sure area children have the basic supplies and other items they need when they head back to school is important. That's the message organizers of Monday's Classrooms and Community event wanted to share. Held by the Jefferson County Young Professionals in partnership ...