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 ...

Daily Happenings

July 30, 2026

Today's Birthday July 30 Mark Garza, Steubenville Police Beat Steubenville Public displays: A disturbance was reported in the 1400 block of Oregon Avenue Monday. A female said her teenage daughter was upset because she was “kissing her significant other” in front of her and “she does not like it.” The two of them argued, but mom arranged for the girl to spend the night with her older sister. Booked: A city resident ended up in custody after an employee at Sunoco reported he was causing a disturbance Monday. The clerk wanted a report filed and the man trespassed from the ...

Daily Happenings

July 29, 2026

Today's Birthday July 29 John Leone, Wellsburg Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Foul mouthed: A disturbance was reported in the 900 block of Sherman Avenue (rear) Sunday. The caller said a man was "outside yelling and using profanities" and pointed out a male walking in the 900 block of N. Fifth Street as being involved. Police identified the individual as a juvenile who had been speaking with his mother. His mom confirmed they didn't live in the North End. Homeless: A woman was sleeping near the food trucks parked at Fort Steuben Park Saturday. Police woke her up to make sure she ...

Daily Happenings

July 28, 2026

Today's Birthday July 28 JoAnn Johns, Chester Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Scary stuff: Police on Thursday responded to the home of a 6-year-old child allegedly attempting to harm siblings, including an infant. The child, who previously had been reported to have suicidal ideations, harming animals and threatening family members, was taken to the hospital for a mental evaluation. Fare fight: A cab driver and her fare both were cited after a dispute over whether adding a destination outside city limits warranted a higher fare Friday. After picking up three passengers, they ...

Birthdays

July 27, 2026

July 27 Joe DiBenedetto, Steubenville

Daily happenings

July 25, 2026

Birthdays July 25 Chase Corrigan, Mingo Junction Monique Barbetta, Steubenville Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Cat caught in soccer net: A Saint Charles Drive resident asked police Thursday to help disentangle a neighbor’s cat that had become caught in his child’s soccer net. The resident told police he is allergic to cats and said it has been “an ongoing issue with the neighbor not keeping her animals on her property.” After freeing the cat, police said it returned to the neighbor’s home through a sliding glass door that had been left open “so the animals can ...