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Jefferson County planning for America 250

STEUBENVILLE — America 250 committee members told commissioners Thursday that activities are being planned throughout Jefferson County and that businesses and individuals want to donate funds to make the celebration more spectacular. Steubenville Mayor Ralph Petrella, representing the event planning subcommittee, said people want to be involved. “There is a ton of interest and excitement about the county-wide plan for America 250,” he said after the meeting. “People realize this is a once or twice in a lifetime event and they want to make it special. There are so many ...

Community events highlight Minority Health Month

STEUBENVILLE — Providing information and offering ways to improve lives are among the goals of Minority Health Month. Events planned around the area during the next several weeks are designed to help fulfill that mission. "We recognize April as a month where we can educate and build ...

Hancock Commission joins opioid settlement case

NEW CUMBERLAND – While Hancock County commissioners debated the potential of awarding one request for opioid funds Thursday morning, they agreed to join another opioid-related settlement case Thursday afternoon with the potential to bring additional funds to the county. “There are six ...

Hambley makes local stop

STEUBENVILLE — When you are a first-time candidate for a statewide office that your party has not held for the better part of two decades, you have to be willing to get out and meet potential voters. "The only way to actually run this campaign is in person — in libraries, in living rooms ...

Hancock County considers conditions for addiction treatment funding

NEW CUMBERLAND – Steps are being taken to draft a memorandum of understanding between the Hancock County Commission and Family Care Excellence as part of a proposal to provide the local faith-based addiction treatment program with a share of the county’s opioid settlement ...

Candidates outline platforms at Hancock County GOP forum in Weirton

WEIRTON – Area residents had an opportunity to hear firsthand from close to a dozen candidates seeking office in the state’s May 12 primary as part of a forum hosted by the Hancock County Republican Executive Committee in Weirton Thursday night. Hancock County Republican Chair Liz Baldt ...