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Landmark conservation deal protects 38,000 W.Va. Acres

Local News September 17, 2026

CHARLESTON — Thirty-eight thousand acres of West Virginia forestland will remain permanently protected under what the West Virginia Land Trust is calling the largest private conservation project in state history. The Land Trust has finalized five conservation easements covering land in Monroe, Summers and Fayette counties, with additional acreage in Nicholas and Greenbrier counties. The easements require the land to remain forested, allow sustainable timber management and protect 81 miles of streams and rivers. "This project is extraordinary not only because of its size, but because ...

Brooke High School homecoming court

Community September 17, 2026

Contributed Brooke High School will crown its 2026 homecoming queen during halftime of Friday's home football game against Indian Creek. Queen and king candidates include, from left, front, Marlee Ewusiak, Grace Spitak, Ivy Myers, Marley Stotler, Sophia Wilkerson; middle, Andrew Petrella, ...

Daily Happenings

Daily Happenings September 17, 2026

Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Upstairs, downstairs: A Wilkins Avenue resident complained her upstairs neighbor was letting his dog “urinate on the top balcony” Tuesday. He went downstairs to talk to the caller but said she wouldn’t come to the door, even though he knocked for “about 30 minutes.” He told police there are “ongoing issues” between the caller and other neighbors “due to (her) not picking up after her dog.” The caller complained that the upstairs guy’s dog “urinates on the top balcony and (it) runs down onto their fish tank and side porch” and ...

Brooke mourns the death of board president

Local News September 17, 2026

FOLLANSBEE — Friends and colleagues of Antoinette Perkins are remembering her as a special person who was dedicated to her profession and students in Brooke County schools. "Antoinette was a valued and treasured teacher and educator. She led many student groups when she was a teacher," Dr. ...

Steubenville makes pitch for National High School Football Hall Of Fame

Local News September 17, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Local leaders say the committee tasked with selecting a site for the National High School Football Hall of Fame will be hard-pressed to find a community that celebrates high school athletes, coaches and achievements more than Jefferson County. Steubenville is on the short list to be home to the National High School Football Hall of Fame, competing with Pittsburgh, Massillon and Valdosta, Ga., for the honor, Mayor Ralph Petrella says. At a Wednesday press conference, Petrella said he’s confident the community can pull together and make it happen. “What makes our bid ...

Briefs

Local News September 17, 2026

International Seniors meet WEIRTON — The International Senior Club met Sept. 8 at Undo's in Weirton. Mary Alice Myers led the prayer and blessing. Gene Viola led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by members singing "God Bless America." A buffet dinner and desserts were served. President Regina Truax welcomed the members and called the meeting to order. Rita Orler, secretary, read the minutes, and they were approved as read. Norma Henson, treasurer, gave the treasurer's report, which was approved and filed for audit. There was no new business to report, but members were thanked for ...