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Hancock County Schools provides meals to children during the summer

Local News July 31, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County Schools will, once again, offer the federally funded Summer Food Service Program, providing breakfast for children up to the age of 18 who would like to participate. Breakfasts will be served at A.T. Allison Elementary School, 605 Railroad St., Chester, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. from Aug. 3 to Aug. 14. For more information about the Summer Food Service Program, call Hancock County Food Services at (304) 748-6870. In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, ...

Daily Happenings

Daily Happenings July 31, 2026

STEUBENVILLE POLICE No compassion: A woman living in apartments attached to a business on Lawson Avenue at Adams Street spotted a man sitting on the steps in front of the business and began “yelling at him for being there.” He said he tried to explain he was walking home from work but “has trouble with his knees due to age,” so he has to take breaks, but she refused to listen. He said he waited there because she called police to complain he was trespassing. Police said they “understood his limited mobility” and declined to take any action against him. Rough day: A caller ...

Brooke Hills youth cast presents 'The Emperor's New Clothes'

Community July 31, 2026

WELLSBURG — Brooke Hills Playhouse will present its youth and family theater production of “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” adapted by Timothy Mason, during the next two weekends. Presented by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences, this vibrant and fast-paced staging brings ...

Rotary-backed project transforms Marland Heights courts

Local News July 31, 2026

WEIRTON — The latest renovation to Margaret Manson Weir Memorial Park is ready to be unveiled. The Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation will host an unveiling at 10 a.m. Monday of the recently renovated pickleball and tennis courts at the park located on Marland Heights. “We think when ...

Summer music

Local News July 31, 2026

Ross Gallabrese Megan Paullet brought her powerhouse vocals to the Berkman Amphitheater stage Thursday as the Fort Steuben Summer Concert Series continued. She was the opening act for an evening that included Aftermath. The series of free concerts will continue the next two Thursdays with ...

Commissioners hold $500K payment until Edison damage dispute is resolved

Local News July 31, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners made it clear Thursday they are not comfortable paying nearly $751,000 owed to Johnson Controls for a water meter replacement project without assurances taxpayers in the Edison Local School District will not be left responsible for damage caused to the district’s gymnasium. Commissioners approved payment of two invoices totaling just over $272,374 but tabled action on a larger invoice until Assistant Prosecutor Shawn Blake can review Edison Superintendent Bill Beattie’s proposal to withhold at least $500,000 from Johnson Controls while ...