Local leaders working together to secure more affordable road salt contract

July 16, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Some Jefferson County communities are opting out of the state's road salt procurement system, citing price quotes more than twice what cities and counties in other parts of Ohio have been asked to pay. County Engineer Eric Hilty said the decision came after extensive discussions within Jefferson County and with Columbiana County officials, the governor's office and the Ohio attorney general's office. “A lot of entities were dropping out of the state procurement contract because of the price being so very high,” Hilty said. “At today’s Jefferson County ...

Genealogical society preserves Jefferson County records dating to 1797

July 15, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Learning more about the dash that separates the years between a person's birth and death is becoming easier thanks to the work of the Jefferson County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society. "Have you heard of that dash in between?" Flora VerStraten-Merrin explained. "Those ...

Murder investigation under way in Weirton

July 15, 2026

WEIRTON – An investigation is being conducted into an alleged murder in Weirton. Weirton Police Chief Charlie Kush announced a warrant for first degree murder has been issued for David Barger, 69, of Weirton, following the death of his wife, Donna Barger. Officers were dispatched to 3931 ...

Brooke Commission tables W.Va. 2/I-68 Authority allocation

July 15, 2026

WELLSBURG – Some residents are questioning the effectiveness of the W.Va.2/Interstate 68 Authority in the area, asking Brooke County commissioners to have representatives of the group provide a public update on its work. The Brooke Commission was set to approve an annual request of $4,000 ...

Wellsburg officials get K-9 demonstration

July 15, 2026

WELLSBURG — While Wellsburg Council could not conduct official business Tuesday because of a lack of a quorum for its regular meeting, officials and residents in attendance were treated to a brief demonstration by the newest addition to the city's police department. Wellsburg Patrolman ...

Steubenville Inspections Department issues 54 code violation notices, more expected

July 14, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — City Manager Mike Johnson says notices of violation mailed to the owners of 54 properties last month are just the start of what will be a citywide enforcement effort. Johnson said the notices, mailed nearly a month ago, primarily targeted properties in the North End of the ...