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Tenaska plans expand to include power plant

Local News

STEUBENVILLE — Tenaska, the Omaha-based energy company planning a carbon capture and storage hub, has expanded its plans to include a natural gas-fueled power plant in Jefferson County. Construction is expected to begin in 2028 for the plant, which will be located in Saline Township. ...

United Way receives funding to develop ALICE program

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STEUBENVILLE — The United Way of Jefferson County is looking at ways it can offer a program that will help area residents who work hard, live just above the poverty line and still have a tough time paying their bills each month. It's an idea, Marci Snyder-Crawford, executive director of the ...

Dillonvale man, 7 others ordered by grand jury to stand trial

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STEUBENVILLE — A Dillonvale man who allegedly used threats and force to manipulate a juvenile into having sex with him was among seven people indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury Wednesday. An amended indictment also was returned against an eighth defendant accused of beating and ...

JVS color run builds community with chalk-filled fun

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BLOOMINGDALE — Dozens of students at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School were doused in colorful chalk dust April 30 during the third annual Color Run, an event aimed at building school spirit and connection. The event, hosted by the Sources of Strength student organization, featured ...

Indian Creek refinances middle school bonds, saves taxpayers $2.03M

Community

MINGO JUNCTION — The Indian Creek Local School District has refinanced its Indian Creek Middle School construction bonds, a move officials say will save taxpayers more than $2 million and reduce future property tax burdens. District Treasurer Adam Lewis said the refinancing of older 2006-era ...

Ohio Valley School Districts Keeping An Eye On Rising Fuel Costs

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WHEELING – The price of diesel is approaching $6 a gallon as the current school year winds down, and school officials admit that, if the trend doesn’t change over the summer, some changes with school transportation next year might be necessary. Union Local Schools Superintendent Zak ...