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Opinions differ on Steubenville Council’s decision to lease city parcels for fracking

STEUBENVILLE — It wasn’t that he was thrilled at the prospect of letting Ascent Resources drill under 19 city-owned parcels, including historic Beatty Park and the old city landfill. And he didn’t vote for it just because there’d be a $1 million-plus signing allowance. Councilman at large Joel Walker said he was one of six city council members to vote “yes” because under Ohio’s forced pooling law, Ascent could and likely was going to do it anyway — and at least by accepting their bid, the city will get a hefty signing bonus plus royalties. “The city was one of the ...

Youth league treasurer arrested for embezzling of funds

NEW CUMBERLAND — The longtime treasurer of the Oak Glen Junior Bears Baseball Association has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling at least $11,000 from the youth athletic league. David Andrew Brown, of Chester, was arrested Tuesday, according to Magistrate Court records, and charged with one felony count of embezzlement. He has since posted the $20,000 bond and is scheduled to next appear in Hancock County Magistrate Court Aug. 12. Hancock County Detective Scott Little has been investigating the case, explaining members of the association's board, most of whom had been newly ...

St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Weirton facing closure

WEIRTON — The nearly 80-year history of St. Thomas Episcopal Church could be coming to an end. Members of the church, located at 300 Three Springs Drive in Weirton, were recently notified of plans by the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia to close the congregation, which has served the ...

Wednesdays in Wintersville goes back to school

WINTERSVILLE — Among the popular attractions at each month's Wednesdays in Wintersville is the food contest. Always built around the monthly theme, the August event, which is titled "Back-to-School," is calling on contestants to do their best work with peanut butter and jelly. "It's ...

Amsterdam flea market offers vendors, raffles and community fun

AMSTERSDAM – The Rogers Park Flea Market is set for Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a full day of vendors, food, raffles and activities planned for the community. Organizers are seeking volunteers to assist with traffic, ticket sales and keeping the park tidy. Donations of basketballs, pop and water also are being accepted for the community. Brianna Whitehead will offer $5 nail trims near the dog park for those bringing their dogs to the event. A lineup of food trucks and drink vendors will be on hand, and organizers also are hoping to find a local produce grower interested in ...

Award-winning Italian film has local tie

STEUBENVILLE — When Carmine Pate talks about his father, he proudly points to the numerous movie roles he has had during a career in the film industry that has spanned more than 50 years. “He got his first break in films when he was cast in the early 1970s in a film called ‘The ...