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United Way Day of Action boosts community

STEUBENVILLE — Bringing members of the community together and making sure those who are in need of assistance know where they can go for services are things the United Way of Jefferson County seeks to do. It's important work, according to Marci Snyder Crawford. "That's my thing. When I ...

Marian Taylor celebrates 104th birthday

WELLSBURG — Marian Alice (Bishop) Taylor is celebrating her 104th birthday Saturday. Born in Kingman, Maine, on Aug. 8, 1922, she comes from a family with a long history of military service. Her father, J.D. Bishop, served in World War I, and her three brothers all served during World War ...

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County commissioners will seek outside legal counsel to advise them in relation to the distribution of the county's allotment of opioid settlement funds, in particular concerning one of its selected recipients. Commissioners convened in a special meeting Friday ...

Field reviews conducted for Market Street Bridge replacement options

Local and state officials recently conducted field reviews of the proposed locations for a new crossing to replace the Market Street Bridge. In a newsletter update on the project released Thursday, Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission Executive Director Mike Paprocki ...

Commissioners ask prosecutor to review senior services levy wording

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners said Thursday they will ask legal counsel to review the wording of the senior services levy regarding the distribution of funds, particularly after UPMC’s acquisition of Trinity Health System is finalized. UPMC signed a letter of agreement in October to explore the merits of acquiring Trinity Health System and is widely expected to finalize its decision in October. During Thursday’s meeting, representatives from Our Place, an activity and resource center, told commissioners they have heard “significant concerns” from some seniors ...