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Camera use continue to spark concern

STEUBENVILLE — Councilman Royal Mayo’s continued demands for the removal of the city’s license plate-reading cameras were met with watchful silence from the rest of council Tuesday. LPRs, better known as “Flock” cameras, have gained notoriety across the nation recently over concerns that the data they record can be too easily misused. The city has 11 of them. Police use them to identify vehicles involved in Amber Alerts for endangered children and vehicles involved in crimes of violence, as well as stolen vehicles. Mayo wants the LPRs taken down immediately, claiming that ...

Recreation improvements recognized

Craig Howell The City of Weirton was recognized during the West Virginia Municipal League's annual conference, held last week in Charleston, with the All-Star Community Award for Enrichment. The award was presented in recognition of the city's efforts to pave and improve the Panhandle Rail ...

Brooke County officials preparing for November election

WELLSBURG – While the general election is still three months away, Brooke County officials want to make certain they are ready. Commissioners took time Tuesday to recognize National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, a day established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to inspire civic ...

Correction

Correction: A paragraph in the story "Brown brings his senate comeback bid to Steubenville" that appeared in Tuesday's edition should have read: Among the things Brown said he would do if elected was to push for a cap on prescription drug prices and fight to ensure members of Congress not be allowed to trade stocks. He also discussed his support of the Social Security Fairness Act, the last piece of legislation he voted on before leaving the Senate.

Penguin Kickoff offers taste of YSU Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — Having access to classes at Youngstown State University Steubenville is important to students from the Tri-State Area. That includes Hayden Martin of Steubenville. A senior at YSU, Martin said being able to finish her education in her community is important. “There's a ...

Wellsburg holds off on new grease trap ordinance

WELLSBURG – An ordinance which would require certain Wellsburg businesses to install grease traps is on hold. Wellsburg Council was set to hold the second reading of the proposed ordinance, Tuesday, which would require any restaurants and hotels operating within the city limits to install ...