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Renovated tennis, pickleball courts unveiled in Weirton

WEIRTON – The latest recreational amenity for area residents is officially open to the public. Weirton Parks officials were joined Monday morning by representatives of the Weirton Rotary Club, the Weirton Pickleball Association, city officials and other guests to officially unveil the ...

Tuscarawas County among areas included in Ohio’s latest measles outbreak

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Health is reporting the state’s third measles outbreak of 2026, including one confirmed case in Tuscarawas County. The outbreak includes four individuals statewide — three in Ashtabula County and one in Tuscarawas County. All four individuals were unvaccinated, with ages ranging from 4 to 30. The Ohio Department of Health is working with local health departments to investigate potential exposures and encourage vaccination opportunities. ODH previously reported measles outbreaks in Cuyahoga County in January and Franklin County in February. The ...

First Fridays features street karaoke

STEUBENVILLE — Every edition of First Fridays on Fourth Street offers many fun activities for Tri-State Area residents to participate in. This week's rendition will offer a little more. It's the annual karaoke night, and participants will have the chance to show off their talents. ...

Washington Street between the Market Street ramp and N. 7th closing for at least a week

STEUBENVILLE — Washington Street (Ohio 43) between the Market Street ramp and N. 7th Street will close today so crews can repair a joint failure affecting all four lanes of traffic, a process expected to take “at least” seven- to 10 days to complete. City Engineer Mike Dolak said the road is a major transportation route, used by about 9,000 vehicles a day. “A concrete failure has occurred creating a hazardous condition,” he said. “It is imperative that the roadway be closed and the damaged section of the pavement repaired as soon as possible to ensure the safety of the ...