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Steubenville seeing more investment, state of the city address says

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STEUBENVILLE — About 85 area residents were in attendance Wednesday for Steubenville Mayor Ralph Petrella’s first State of the City address at Youngstown State University-Steubenville. “The point was to make sure that our citizens know what our vision is,” he said afterward. “We want to make clear that we have a vision, that we have an identity and a direction, and we want our citizens to be involved.” He pointed out new businesses have been opening throughout town “and more are being developed as we speak” even as the city continues “investing in our parks and making ...

Books and Brews explores the art of beer

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STEUBENVILLE — Beer is more than just the usual lagers on draft, with area residents trying various drinks at the library on Thursday evening. Guiding the 20 participants of the third Books and Brews event at the Main Branch of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County were a ...

Daily Happenings for Nov. 13

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POLICE REPORTS STEUBENVILLE POLICE Big boom: Callers reported “a loud explosion” in the 700 block of Oakmont Wednesday. Residents initially thought it was a transformer and reported seeing “what appeared to be sparks falling down outside,” though a third individual suggested it had something to do with a nearby residence. Police attempted to speak with the occupants but no one came to the door, though once they walked away the porch lights and other lights inside the home mysteriously turned off. While they were searching the area police said they spotted a vehicle parked in ...

SR 213 water line relocation 'benefited Jefferson County residents', commissioners say

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STEUBENVILLE — Hoping to put the controversy to rest once and for all, the Jefferson County Commissioners voted Thursday to authorize the appropriate officials to process more than $243,000 in unpaid invoices for a water line relocation on state Route 213 done with no vote being taken, no bids and no signed contract. The “appropriate official” would be Auditor E.J. Conn, who for the past seven months has refused to pay any invoice associated with the Route 213 waterline relocation without a court order directing him to release the funds. In Ohio, the standard statutory ...

Bragg selected as new Weirton water director

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WEIRTON – A familiar face is set to take the helm of Weirton's water system. Rocky Bragg, currently a member of the Weirton Area Water Board and a previous employee, was approved by the board Thursday to take on the role of Weirton water director. Full details of the employment agreement ...

Annual baby shower held to support Aim Women's Center

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WELLSBURG — The St. John the Evangelist Parish Altar and Rosary Society held its annual baby shower in support of the Aim Women's Center on Nov. 3. Rebecca Cohen Morris, Aim's executive director, gave an informative talk on the center's mission, current updates on improvements the center ...