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Jefferson County Auditor says no to SR 213 invoice

Local News August 21, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Auditor told commissioners Thursday there’s no way he can pay the nearly $7,000 invoice submitted for “additional restoration services” related to a controversial State Route 213 water-line relocation project. Conn told commissioners that, “While I respect the board’s desire to address the outstanding invoice, I must again advise that I cannot issue a warrant for this invoice or any other invoice arising from this project until the foundational defects in the procurement and authorization process are cured.” “Ohio law leaves me no ...

Street Survivors hosting car show at Oglebay Saturday

Community August 21, 2026

The Ohio Valley Street Survivors will hold their 34th Annual Car Show starting at 8 a.m. Saturday at Oglebay Park Resort's Site 1 near the Good Zoo. The show will feature cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles to view, as well as a swap meet. Registration is $10 for vehicles, both driver and ...

Residents question project plans at Aaron Davies Playground

Local News August 21, 2026

WEIRTON — Members of Weirton’s Park Board heard concerns Thursday about the future of one of the city’s neighborhood playgrounds and the status of some long-proposed improvements. Resident Chip Davies was joined by others from the Terrace Heights neighborhood and other supporters, ...

Sermon topics

Community August 20, 2026

• Bell Chapel UMC: "What's in a Name? Job" • Cove Presbyterian Church: "Sermon Title: Faith is a Journey" • Finley Church: 10:45 a.m., missionary speaker Eszti Landerholm; 6 p.m., prayer • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): "Who Do You Say He Is?" • Memorial Baptist Church: "The Needhams" • St. Paul's Church: "Traveling on the Road Together" • Wintersville Methodist Church: "Jesus' Parables of Growing Faith"

Mingo Junction crash injures five teens

Local News August 20, 2026

MINGO JUNCTION — Five teens ages 13 to 17 were injured early Monday after the Ford Ranger they were in went over a guardrail at the intersection of Logan Avenue and Commerce Street, careened down an embankment and caught fire. Three of the youths were flown by medical helicopter to a Pittsburgh hospital, Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Robert Bodo said. Three of the teens were believed to be riding in the bed of the truck when the driver lost control. Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies reported one of the juveniles was located “in the brush injured, below the truck.” Another was ...

Local News August 20, 2026

CHARLESTON – A former teacher and member of the West Virginia House of Delegates has been indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts related to grooming and sexual activity with a minor. Elliott Pritt, 36, of Oak Hill, is charged with sexual exploitation of a child, coercion and enticement of a child, and tampering with a witness, victim or informant, according to a press release from U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Moore Capito. Pritt was arrested July 22 on the enticement charge and resigned from the House less than a week later. He was elected in ...