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Tenaska unveils plans for Tri-State energy hub in Jefferson County

Local News

STEUBENVILLE — Omaha-based Tenaska unveiled plans Thursday for a natural gas-fueled power plant on a 562-acre parcel in Saline Township. Ali Kairys, senior director of project development for Tenaska, told Jefferson County commissioners the project builds on existing plans for a carbon ...

Third-annual Unified Track meet builds Inclusion, community spirit

Community

RICHMOND — Teams from local schools laced up their running shoes for the third annual Unified Sports Track Meet on May 5. Athletes from Edison, Indian Creek and Buckeye Local high schools faced off against a “mystery” opponent, which turned out to be the Jefferson County Sheriff’s ...

Wintersville marks National Day of Prayer

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WINTERSVILLE — Having an opportunity to bring area residents together for a moment of reflection is important. That's why Wintersville Mayor Mike Petrella has organized a National Day of Prayer event at the village's Municipal Building since he took office. "It's a day that means a lot," ...

JCESC honors top students at ACT Recognition Breakfast

Community

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Educational Service Center commended some of the area’s brightest young future leaders during the 2026 ACT Recognition Breakfast May 5 at Froehlich’s Classic Corner. This marked the 11th annual breakfast. The year’s honorees were Ben Griffith of ...

Capito sees progress of redevelopment efforts in Wellsburg

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WELLSBURG — Almost two years ago, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito secured $750,000 in federal funds to assist with the renovation of a three-story building located on Wellsburg’s Town Square. Thursday afternoon, she was in town to check the progress of the investment. Capito, R-W.Va., ...

Brain Power

Community

Contributed photos The Steubenville Kiwanis Club held its 14th-annual trivia team competition April 11 in the commons area of Steubenville High School. According to club officials, 14 hard-working and knowledge-filled teams participated, with sue Busler of Maryville, Ill., once again serving ...