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Kiwanis gets a lesson in what lies beneath a property deed

STEUBENVILLE — Old mortgages, judgment liens, forged deeds, unknown heirs and even issues with vacant land can lead to problems when someone tries to buy or sell a home or property, and that's why it's important to consider title insurance before a deal is made. That's the message Jess ...

Catholic Central keeps pace before Maroon Knights pull away

STEUBENVILLE — The Catholic Central boys' soccer team battled rival Wheeling Central for about 70 minutes of play, however, the Maroon Knights took control thanks to a 10-minute stretch of game time. The Maroon Knights tallied a goal with about three minutes left to play in the first half, ...

Flock cameras spark debate in Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — A 14-year veteran of Steubenville’s police force did his best Tuesday to allay concerns about the city’s use of license plate-reading cameras on major thoroughfares, telling critics they’ve helped the department solve shootings, identify big-city drug traffickers trying ...

Brooke Commission receives new opioid fund request

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Commission now has an even dozen organizations seeking a share of the county's opioid settlement funds. During Tuesday's commission meeting, it was announced the county had received an application from CHANGE Inc. for $158,642 in funding. “We'll add that to ...

Mission accomplished

Craig Howell Members of the Northern Panhandle American Legion Riders gathered at the American Legion Post 10 in Weirton Saturday, to celebrate after raising $23,565 for the Train A Dog - Save A Warrior program through a motorcycle run held Aug 23. TADSAW is a national program which provides ...

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POLICE BEAT Steubenville Police Pointing fingers: A woman in the 100 block of Langley Avenue told police her husband was causing a disturbance, but when they arrived at her home Friday she “insisted (their) assistance was no longer needed.” She and her husband both said she’d been arguing with a sister-in-law, but the sister-in-law had left so police were no longer needed. While officers were talking to them, however, the two “continued to argue back-and-forth with one another.” The two were advised to separate for the evening. Police had to return to the residence about an ...