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'The Wall That Heals' arrives in Ohio Valley

The Ohio Valley made sure Tuesday to welcome a monument to fallen Vietnam War soldiers into its community with open arms. Hundreds of residents, including many school students, lined the streets in both West Virginia and Ohio as The Wall That Heals made its way from The Highlands in ...

Working to share our history

STEUBENVILLE — Museums should be about more than just storing things. That's one of the reasons Ed Palombizio is excited about the Jefferson County Historical Association's involvement with a project that is looking to help preserve the stories of Italian immigrants from across the ...

Wellsburg Applefest has appeal for all

WELLSBURG - For almost half a century, the Wellsburg Applefest has drawn residents from near and far for a celebration of community, food, entertainment, and a particular home-grown fruit. The festivities are set to return for a 47th year this weekend, as several blocks of Charles Street and ...

Weirton Council re-examining parking ordinance proposal

WEIRTON – Weirton Council is taking a second look at an ordinance, presented earlier this month and designed to address concerns with the parking and storage of vehicles on unimproved areas, before moving it toward final passage. Council met in a work session Tuesday, deciding to form a ...

Police Reports

STEUBENVILLE POLICE Worked up: An employee at Sunset Market Deli reports a man was “calling and making threats to rob the store” Monday. The clerk advised he used Apple Pay at a pump and on his phone it said the transaction completed but “the pump would not activate and said his card was declined.” She printed off the receipt which said the transaction was canceled but the male demanded the store give him $20 worth of gas and when she refused, “he became very aggressive and shoved his cell phone towards her face to show her the transaction.” She advised the transaction ...

Ohio starts process to pause gas tax

Two bills were introduced in the Ohio legislature Monday to suspend the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel fuel as drivers grapple with higher prices at the pumps amid conflict in the Middle East and other factors. If passed into law, the legislation would save Ohio residents $725 million, John Fortney, spokesman for the Republican Senate Caucus told The Center Square. Republicans believe higher tax collections for the state’s General Fund will cover the cost of the holiday and keep local municipalities whole in terms of road and bridge funding. “Highway construction and local ...