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BPW sets political forum STEUBENVILLE — The Ohio Valley Business and Professional Women's Club will again be hosting a political forum event for candidates and issues in Jefferson County. It's an event that aligns with the club's mission to empower women through advocacy, education and information. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend to learn and make informed decisions when casting their ballots in the Nov. 3 election. The forum will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at Youngstown State University-Steubenville. After introductions, each candidate will be given ...

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Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Same old thing: Police were called to the 1100 block of Arlington Avenue Monday because two neighbors can't get along. The caller was parked in the middle of the roadway, claiming he couldn't back into his driveway “due to the neighbor's truck being in the way.” He said it was an ongoing issue and that his neighbor “is not being courteous when he parks,” but police noted the neighbor's truck was parked in front of his own garage, “on his own property and not obstructing the roadway,” and said it “would be unreasonable to say the caller did ...

Steubenville High School Homecoming Court

Contributed Steubenville High School will crown its 2026 homecoming queen during the halftime ceremony on Friday, Oct. 25, at the game against Wheelersburg. The queen will be determined by the selection of the odd colored rose. Pictured are: Back from Left to Right: Ali Pearce, Jazmine ...

Jefferson County Democratic Party fall picnic draws large turnout

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Democratic Party's annual fall picnic brought Democrats from throughout the county together for an afternoon of food, fellowship and conversation as the party prepares for the November election. A large crowd attended Saturday's event, which featured ...

ICMS Sycamore Stars launches full after-school programming

MINGO JUNCTION — The Sycamore Youth Center is launching its full ICMS Sycamore Stars programming at Indian Creek Middle School, providing students in grades five through eight with free after-school academic support, enrichment activities and opportunities to explore new interests. Sycamore Stars meets Monday through Thursday from 2:05 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Indian Creek Middle School. Tutoring has already been underway during the new school year, with the expanded schedule of enrichment programming now beginning. Sycamore staff members met Monday to prepare for the launch and discuss ...

Steubenville utilities face financial squeeze as projects mount

STEUBENVILLE — Utilities Director Jim Jenkins warned council Tuesday the days when they could kick the can down the road to avoid hiking water and wastewater rates are long past. Jenkins said without a significant influx of revenue, wastewater could slide into the danger zone, while the water department’s fiscal recovery is fragile. Both departments have a long list of improvements that must be made, including upgrades needed to comply with environmental mandates and consent decrees. He said the 3% rate increases and $1-per-service infrastructure fees taking effect in October are ...