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Beat the heat: Area preparing cooling shelters

WEIRTON — With the National Weather Service forecasting temperatures hovering close to 100 degrees for much of this week, area officials are urging residents to take precautions in order to beat the heat and preparing to offer cooling shelters if the need arises. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued an extreme heat warning this week, noting a dome of high pressure will bring dry weather and temperatures well above normal for the region. Forecasts call for temperatures in the high 90s for the remainder of the week, including Independence Day, followed by the ...

Hancock Commission approves year-long agreement for animal shelter

NEW CUMBERLAND – The Jefferson County Humane Society will have a full year of managing the Hancock County Animal Shelter following a renewal of its agreement with Hancock County commissioners. County commissioners, Tuesday, approved a new year-long lease and operating agreement with the ...

Department at full staff with new officer

Contributed Eric Colussy is the newest member of the Steubenville Police Department, Chief Ken Anderson reports. Colussy, a Wellsville resident, was sworn in Friday, bringing the department to full staff for the first time in nearly a decade. Celebrating the hiring were, from left, Det. Ryan ...

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 ...