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Steubenville Police Creepy men: A juvenile jogging in the 1000 block of Lincoln Avenue Wednesday said she felt two men in a red sedan were “following her around.” She said when it continued to follow her, “she became afraid and ran to (a) residence for help.” Animal problem: A woman in the 2100 block of Sunset Boulevard told police a friend had seen a man “throwing a box containing kittens in the dumpster” Wednesday. Another of her friends arrived at the location and took possession of the kittens, which they believe were around two weeks old. Neighbors complained about a ...

Visitors asked to leave Hellbender Preserve with memories, not plants

BLOOMINGDALE — Planning on a nature walk at Hellbender Preserve? Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District is asking visitors to leave their Allium tricoccum — better known as “ramps” — behind when they leave. Ramps are edible, pungent onions native to Ohio’s deciduous forests. ...

Weirton ready to begin street paving season

WEIRTON – Paving season is set to begin in Weirton next week, pending a vote from city council. Members of the city's Finance Committee, during their meeting Friday morning, recommended a contract with Kelly Paving for citywide milling and paving of select streets. The resolution will be ...

Auction anchors OVHC gala fundraiser

STEUBENVILLE — Everyone who attends this year's gala that supports the Ohio Valley Health Center will find themselves at a polished event that will offer a great evening while helping an outstanding cause. None of it can happen, though, without the efforts of a volunteer committee that has ...

Weirton man facing several charges after police pursuit

WEIRTON — A Weirton man is in custody at the West Virginia Northern Regional Jail following a multi-agency police pursuit late Thursday that reached speeds of about 100 mph and ended with a crash and foot chase, according to police. Coletin Blaze Adamson, 20, faces a felony charge of ...

Jefferson County planning for America 250

STEUBENVILLE — America 250 committee members told commissioners Thursday that activities are being planned throughout Jefferson County and that businesses and individuals want to donate funds to make the celebration more spectacular. Steubenville Mayor Ralph Petrella, representing the event planning subcommittee, said people want to be involved. “There is a ton of interest and excitement about the county-wide plan for America 250,” he said after the meeting. “People realize this is a once or twice in a lifetime event and they want to make it special. There are so many ...