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Steubenville celebrates Independence Day

Weather didn't deter the people in and around Steubenville from celebrating America's 250th birthday this past weekend. The family fun could be found Friday and Saturday from Fourth Street to Historic Fort Steuben. Friday featured live music, vendors, local craft beer and children's ...

Wellsburg celebrates Independence Day with races, music, fireworks and more

WELLSBURG – The community capped off a week of events in celebration of Independence Day, over the weekend, with a parade, fireworks, and the return of one of Wellsburg’s traditional holiday events. Saturday morning’s festivities kicked off with an opening ceremony featuring members of ...

Chester celebrates completion of Rock Springs Park mural

  CHESTER – Hancock County now has a piece of public art commemorating an amusement park which entertained generations of area residents. Saturday morning, during Chester’s Independence Day festivities, area residents joined members of the Montani Outreach Movement and artist Kyle ...

Richmond celebrates nation’s 250th by unearthing part of the past

RICHMOND — The opening of a time capsule established in 1976 and a dedication in memory of a community-minded icon were highlights of a special celebration held June 28 at Richmond Park in observance of the nation's 250th anniversary. The Richmond Lions Club, in partnership with the ...

Disputed State Route 213 work sparks payment standoff

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners balked Thursday at approving payment for two subcontractors who performed work tied to a water line relocation on State Route 213 that officials said was not authorized, not advertised for bids and lacked a designated funding source. After the request was entered into the official record, commissioners Tony Morelli and Eric Timmons said they were unaware the contractors, Ron Holmes and TS Electric, had performed any work on the project. They also noted County Auditor E.J. Conn had previously warned them not to approve invoices tied to ...