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Steubenville selects Crawford to lead police department

Local News

STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville’s next police chief will be Capt. Wes Crawford, a 23-year veteran of the force. Crawford’s appointment, announced by City Manager Mike Johnson, won unanimous approval Tuesday from City Council. The announcement followed a recommendation by the five-member ...

Protecting seniors

Local News

STEUBENVILLE — Ohio, according to the state Department of Commerce, ranked among the top 10 states for elder scam-related complaints in 2025. That number, taken from the FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report, was released Monday, which was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. More than 200,000 ...

Daily Happenings

Daily Happenings

Police Beat JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF Can’t do that: A Yorkville man told deputies Sunday his landlord “removed all his belongings from his residence and may have had his vehicle towed.” He admitted being a month behind on his rent but said he had never been served with an eviction ...

Coming down

Community

Craig Howell Crews have been active, in recent weeks, on the demolition of the former American Legion Post 45 building in Follansbee. The building, located at 998 Main St., was condemned last year after an archway, that was part of its facade, collapsed into its roof, crashing through the ...

Weirton looking at options to address property maintenance concerns

Local News

WEIRTON – Weirton officials hope increased enforcement, coupled with better education about city codes, will make a difference in property maintenance issues around town. Weirton Council convened into a work session Tuesday evening, with officials focusing their discussion on ways to address ...