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Jefferson County Roadwork Scheduled STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Highway Department has announced its work schedule for Monday through Thursday, including multiple paving and maintenance projects across county roads. Spot paving is planned for County Road 51 (Hollow Rock Road), while pavement repairs will take place on County Road 8 (Dry Fork Road) and County Road 45 (Pleasant Hill Road). Berm repair work is scheduled for County Road 30 (Hills School Road), and crack sealing is planned for County Road 54 (State Park-Mooretown Road). Residents in these areas may experience ...

Innovation Center nears finish line

MINGO JUNCTION — The Jefferson County Innovation Center is nearing completion, and officials are preparing to offer the public a first look at the new facility before an Aug. 13 ribbon-cutting ceremony. Ground was broken last June, and the building — which will house a mix of health care, ...

Fidelis Gamma celebrates birthdays

WEIRTON — The Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators met June 4 at Eat 'n Park Restaurant in Weirton, with Co-Presidents Carolyn Allison and Ruth Fuller officiating. There were 16 members in attendance. Allison lit the memory ...

IACC awards scholarships

STEUBENVILLE — The members of the Italian American Cultural Club Monday awarded 10 $1,000 scholarships to young people during a celebration held at the JeffCo Event Center on John Scott Highway. President Frankie DiCarlantonio welcomed those in attendance, telling them that each one of the ...

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Fort concert postponed STEUBENVILLE — Thursday’s edition of the Fort Steuben Summer Concert Series was postponed, officials said. The New Age Adenas and Out of Eden had been scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. in the Berkman Amphitheater. Paul Zuros, executive director at Historic Fort Steuben, said no make-up date has been set. "We hope everyone can come to next Thursday's performance, which will feature the 1170 Jamboree Staff Band Reunion Show," Zuros said. And then on July 4, the Brassett Hounds, the Ron Retzer Trio and the Fantasy's will take to the amphitheater stage as part of ...

Hoover reflects on growth during first year as JVS principal

BLOOMINGDALE — After completing her first year as principal at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, Heather Hoover said the experience has been one of growth, learning and opportunity. “I think I would describe my first year as a principal as encouraging, as I had the opportunity to ...