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Steubenville Council approves transfer for new home construction

Local News

STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville City Council Tuesday approved a property transfer to make it possible for the Jefferson County Land Bank to build new homes on North Fifth Street. The home is one of three the Jefferson County Land Bank plans to build in Steubenville and Toronto through a $660,556 ...

Rescue Them All Bar Crawl planned

Community

WINTERSVILLE — Those whom we consider to be man’s best friend are in need of a friend themselves. You see, the hundreds of dogs and cats residing at the Jefferson County Humane Society and in foster homes have no idea why their caregivers are currently struggling. They are not aware that ...

Police reports

Daily Happenings

Brooke County Sheriff Charged: Danny Peters, 50, 1038 Clifton St., Follansbee, violation of domestic violence bond condition, Aug. 27. Charged: Joseph M. Beegle, 50, 117 Sunrise Terrace, Follansbee, domestic assault, Aug. 27. Wellsburg Police Charged: Todd B. Buxton, 50, 210 Manor Drive, ...

JVS welcomes new and returning students

Community

BLOOMINGDALE — The Jefferson County Vocational School welcomed incoming juniors and returning seniors during orientation Aug. 19. A total of 438 students are said to be enrolled this school year. The orientation included two sessions, with seniors and their families arriving first to get ...

Community news from around the area

Community

AHEPA to hold gyro sale WEIRTON — The Order of AHEPA Hancock County Chapter No. 103 will hold a fundraiser, with proceeds to benefit several community nonprofits, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at All Saints Church, located at 3528 West St. in Weirton. Pre-orders will be taken through ...

Bill would give energy companies control of customer thermostats

Local News

COLUMBUS — Ohio energy companies could take control of customers’ thermostats and water heaters. House Bill 427, recently introduced in the Ohio General Assembly, proposes creating a voluntary demand response program to give utility companies the ability to temporarily adjust energy usage ...