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Weirton Water Board continues focus on distribution system

WEIRTON – While the project to upgrade Weirton's water treatment plant comes closer to an end, the Weirton Area Water Board continues its work on upgrades to other aspects of its system. During last week's board meeting, members were updated on the progress of several ongoing projects, including a project to replace lines in the area of Walnut Street – which has become a focal point in several instances of water issues in the last few years. “Preliminary designs are underway,” announced Jesse Alden, project manager from the Thrasher Group. “We are in the process of getting ...

Neighborhood Conservation District rule to be enforced until it’s repealed or found unconstitutional

STEUBENVILLE — City Manager Mike Johnson fired back at a property owner trying to get around a Neighborhood Conservation District rule prohibiting him from renting a property he owns on Alvarado Boulevard out to anyone, including family members. NCD’s were adopted in 2014 by 25 neighborhoods in Steubenville. The rationale, as Johnson explained Tuesday, was to protect the privacy of residents and to minimize noise, congestion and nuisance impacts by regulating types of rental properties; maintain an attractive community appearance and to provide a desirable living environment for ...

Ohio Man Accused In UFC White House Attack Plot

CHARLESTON — An alleged plot to attack last Sunday's Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 event at the White House also targeted several lawmakers, including West Virginia's entire congressional delegation and a member of the House of Delegates. The U.S. Department of Justice ...

Protecting seniors

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 ...

Steubenville selects Crawford to lead police department

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 ...

Weirton looking at options to address property maintenance concerns

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 ...