Council turns up pressure on delinquent utility users

April 9, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — City Council is looking for ways to crack down on delinquent utility customers. With a water rate discussion on the docket later this month, Councilman-at-large Joel Walker asked City Manager Mike Johnson to compile a list of delinquent utility accounts. “In the near future we’re going to have a meeting discussing the water rates in the city,” Walker said. “I was wondering if you can get us a list of all delinquent accounts and the names of the people associated with them so we have that when we start discussing water rates.” He also asked Law Director Costa ...

Weir High students learn dangers of drinking and driving ahead of prom

April 9, 2026

WEIRTON – With their prom approaching this weekend, Weir High students received a simulated reminder Wednesday morning of the real-life dangers of drinking and driving. Emergency services personnel, including representatives of the Weirton Police Department, Weirton Fire Department, ...

Wintersville OKs D.O.R.A.

April 9, 2026

WINTERSVILLE — Village Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to create a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, a move Mayor Mike Petrella said could help drive economic development in the community. The area will stretch along both sides of Main Street, from Clear Creek Coffee to Valley ...

Fee hike will fuel fire protection plans in Weirton

April 9, 2026

WEIRTON – Weirton Council is scheduled to hold the final reading of an ordinance updating the city’s Municipal Service Fee, and it doesn’t appear as if there are plans to make any more amendments. Council will hold a public hearing on the ordinance – which would increase the fee from ...

Where help meets hope: Baby box blessed in Wheeling

April 9, 2026

WHEELING – Community leaders gathered at the Wheeling Fire Department headquarters on Wednesday for the blessing of the new Safe Haven Baby Box in East Wheeling. If a new mother makes the difficult decision that she cannot properly care for her baby, the box offers a safe, anonymous and ...

Proposed Ohio indecency law draws free speech, clothing concerns

April 9, 2026

A controversial bill Ohio Republican lawmakers say is aimed at protecting children is rankling free speech and LGBT advocates as it awaits consideration in the Senate. Its authors say the “Indecent Exposure Modernization Act,” which passed the House 63-32, is a commonsense update to existing obscenity laws. “Ohio has clear gaps in its indecent exposure and obscenity laws,” said Rep. Josh Williams, R-Sylvania Township, one of the bill’s sponsors. “The legislature has said time and time again that kids should not be exposed to obscene material. Now we are taking the step to ...