ALLEY CLOSED INDEFINITEL

STEUBENVILLE — The alley behind 514 and 518 Union Avenue will be closed until further notice due to a sink hole.

City officials report the lines that need fixed are on private property and are the property owner’s responsibility, so the alley will remain closed to traffic until the repairs are done.

RAILWAY SAFETY ACT ADVANCES

WASHINGTON — The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has advanced the Railway Safety Act, sponsored by Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA), as part of the broader BUILD America 250 Act, sending the measure to the House floor for consideration.

The bill, first introduced in 2023 following the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine was approved out of committee on May 21. Deluzio, who represents Pennsylvania’s 17th District, said he joined the committee in 2024 with the goal of advancing rail safety reforms.

The legislation is part of a larger transportation package and received bipartisan support in committee. It also has backing from rail worker unions and has been endorsed by President Donald Trump.

Deluzio said the measure is intended to strengthen rail safety standards in the wake of the derailment that affected communities in Beaver County, Pa., and East Palestine.

The bill now awaits consideration on the House floor.

LOCAL STUDENTS EARN SRU DEAN’S LIST HONORS

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Slippery Rock University has announced its dean’s list for the Spring 2026 semester.

To qualify, undergraduate students must earn an adjusted semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while completing at least 12 newly attempted and earned credit hours.

Local students recognized include:

— Haley Dunlap of Cadiz.

— Skylar Hardwick of Toronto.

— Mason Scharfenberg of Steubenville.

BIASI-SHUMA 5K SET FOR JULY 4

TORONTO — Registration is underway for the 2026 Biasi-Shuma Memorial 5K Run/Walk, scheduled for July 4 in Toronto.

Organizers said this year’s race will coincide with America’s 250th anniversary celebration while continuing its mission of promoting fitness, community involvement and service.

Since its inception in 2017, the event has raised more than $175,000 for the Ohio Valley American Heart Association and the United Way of Jefferson County.

Race organizers are encouraging community participation and expect the annual event to once again draw runners and walkers from across the Ohio Valley.

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FREE SUMMER MEALS AVAILABLE

WINTERSVILLE — The Indian Creek Local School District will again participate in the federally funded Seamless Summer Option of the National School Lunch Program, providing free meals to all children 18 and younger.

Meals will be available at Indian Creek High School, 200 Park Drive, Wintersville.

Breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. and lunch at 11:30 a.m. on June 1-5 and June 8-11. Lunch only will be served at 11 a.m. on June 15, 17, 18, 22, 24 and 25.

For information, contact Food Service Director Nicole Marshall at 740-264-3502, ext. 1201.