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AIM Women’s Center to open perinatal recovery program

STEUBENVILLE — Addiction knows no boundaries and the impact of substance abuse on families is brutal. In 2023, nearly 76,000 Ohio women — including 7,600 pregnant mothers — received treatment for alcohol or drug use. During that same year, 13,728 women who needed treatment did not receive it. This fall, Aim Women's Center has launched its perinatal recovery services program for pregnant and postpartum women impacted by substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions who reside in Jefferson, Harrison and Belmont counties. The program will assist women at every stage of ...

Fall festival closes First Fridays

STEUBENVILLE — While First Fridays on Fourth Street will close out its season this week, planners already are looking ahead to a special year. Celebrating its ninth season, the monthly outdoor street fair run by the Harmonium Project will carry a fall festival theme. "This is it, this is ...

Education West Virginia expresses concern over leave policy proposal

NEW CUMBERLAND – While noting they had been informed proposed changes to Hancock County Schools' leave policy were not set in stone, representatives of Education West Virginia are urging school officials to take care in what amendments are made. Lisa Summers, the association's field ...

Gov. Patrick Morrisey is hoping to finally get the state’s Military Hall of Fame up and running, but his administration’s draft rules for its operation face legal scrutiny. Four years after lawmakers created the special hall of fame, Morrisey wants to see it come to fruition under his ...

Steubenville finance director urges cautious budget approach

STEUBENVILLE — At a time when Steubenville Finance Director Dave Lewis is urging a conservative budget approach, at least two department heads warned City Council Tuesday there are big ticket items on the horizon that are funding musts. Fire Chief Joe Ribar told council they can figure on ...

Wellsburg Applefest has appeal for all

WELLSBURG - For almost half a century, the Wellsburg Applefest has drawn residents from near and far for a celebration of community, food, entertainment, and a particular home-grown fruit. The festivities are set to return for a 47th year this weekend, as several blocks of Charles Street and ...