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Window ‘blew out’ one day after mall was condemned

STEUBENVILLE — One day after the Fort Steuben Mall was condemned as dangerous and unsafe, City Manager Mike Johnson reports a window at the former 3 Bad Hombres storefront “blew out.” Johnson said he’s not aware of any injuries as a result of the window giving way but notes that was one of the areas of structural concern that led to the mall’s closure. “In January the building inspector’s report indicated pressure on the windows was a concern,” he said. “In the June follow-up visit the inspector noted the condition of the windows was worsening as cracks were now ...

Post 159 steps up to sponsor The Wall That Heals

BELMONT COUNTY — Larry Barnes' voice caught as he talked about his friends whose names are on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The commander of American Legion Post 159 in St. Clairsville was in Washington, D.C., at the dedication of the memorial in 1982 with his wife, Cheryl, the president ...

VOICES OF VALOR: Service Recognized, A Soldier Is Welcomed Home

MOUNDSVILLE — Surrounded by family, friends and even Kroger shoppers, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Courtney Narick of Martins Ferry was welcomed home Friday at the Moundsville Kroger in a celebration marked by hugs, cake and a reminder of the importance of valor and service. Narick, 32, got to ...

‘It’s like losing family’: Mall tenants react to condemnation

STEUBENVILLE — Gina Pierro was having trouble coming up with words to describe pulling up to the Fort Steuben Mall on Tuesday to find the doors locked, the lights out and no foot traffic. Sad, she said. A little frustrated, maybe even angry, were all that came to mind for the woman who, ...

Traffic reminder issued before Weirton Independence Day events

WEIRTON – As part of the festivities for the Independence Day holiday, portions of Main Street in Weirton will be closed to traffic from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Vehicles will not be allowed to travel between Cove Road and Marland Heights Road, with motorists traveling south detoured onto Cove Road and U.S. 22, and northbound traffic sent onto Marland Heights Road and then West Street, where they will travel to the Lee Avenue intersection and back onto Main Street. Those driving west on Cove Road will turn north onto Main Street, with those seeking to go south then required to ...

Brooke Commission approves X-ray machine bid for courthouse

WELLSBURG – Brooke County commissioners are moving forward with a plan to upgrade security measures at the county courthouse facilities with the purchase of two new X-ray machines. As part of their meeting Tuesday morning, commissioners approved a bid from AutoClear Security Inspections ...