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Development leaders consider ORCO’s future

Local News

CINCINNATI — Riverside development leaders from up and down the Ohio River considered the future of the recently approved Ohio River Commission of Ohio during a gathering last week. Representatives from several agencies — including the Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning ...

Brooke student wins recycling comp

Community

WELLSBURG — A Brooke High School student’s love and talent for music and art has led her to receive the top award for her age group in the Recycling Coalition of West Virginia’s Freedom Contest. Deedra Groves, daughter of Darcee and Don Groves of Weirton, created a musical composition ...

Highlighting Black history

Community

The Harambee Youth Program of Youngstown performed at Pugliese West Elementary School Feb. 11. Performers provided pupils with a lesson in culture through dancing, drumming and songs that highlight Black History Month. Swahili for “let’s all pull together,” Hamambee is a cultural, ...

Police reports

Daily Happenings

Steubenville Police Thirst quencher: An Oakmont Avenue man said a man was causing a disturbance at his residence, Friday. His girlfriend told police her father “drank all of her cat’s antibiotic,” sparking an argument between him and her boyfriend. She said it never escalated to ...

Local 4-H members meet to discuss new year

Community

STEUBENVILLE — Area 4-H clubs have been busy holding meetings, taking part in a variety of activities and preparing for upcoming events. One of the 4-H groups who met Feb. 3 was the Steubenville City Seedlings, which conducted its officer elections for 2025. Each of the candidates had the ...