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Burn ban issued in Brooke County

WELLSBURG – As a result of air quality alerts issued by the National Weather Service, combined with high temperatures, a burn ban has been issued in Brooke County. The ban is in effect until 8 a.m., Sunday, according to a notice signed by Commission President Tom Diserio. All outdoor ...

Weirton's Friday night concert canceled

WEIRTON - Tonight's planned performance by the Fantasy's at the Weirton Event Center has been canceled. City officials announced the cancellation this morning, citing poor air quality and recommendations by health officials to avoid outdoor activities.

Innovation center almost ready

MINGO JUNCTION — When it opens about a month from now, the Jefferson County Innovation Center will be a building that serves not just the Indian Creek Local School District, but residents of the surrounding area as well. "We're fortunate that we're getting an asset for the community," said ...

Briefs

JVS cancels July board meeting BLOOMINGDALE — The Jefferson County Joint Vocational School Board of Education has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for July. The board's next regular meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 18 in the board room at the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School. Follansbee council to hold special meeting Friday FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. — Follansbee City Council will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Friday in council chambers to vote on the hiring of a police officer. According to Mayor Scott McMahon, additional information regarding the contract will be ...

Edison gym repairs near completion as liability questions remain

STEUBENVILLE — While repairs to the Edison Local gym are almost done, school officials are no closer to finding out which contractor is going to be deemed at fault for the massive water leak that caused the problem. Superintendent Bill Beattie told Jefferson County commissioners Thursday ...

Daily Happenings

Birthdays July 17 Tristan McDonald, Mingo Junction Ken Mazik, Mingo Junction Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Desperate: A tow truck driver told police he was in the process of repossessing a Chevy Silverado when a man jumped in the driver's-side door and started it, then tried to drive it off the tow truck's lift. He said the tow truck, the pickup and a Honda Odyssey minivan parked next to it were all damaged and reported that after abandoning his mission, the man fled on foot toward Fifth Street. Police located Dunyasha Yetts, 55, Saint Andrews Drive, Steubenville, in front of ...