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Steubenville Police Beat down: A resident in the 400 block of Spring Avenue told police he was approaching another man with whom he’s involved in a “dispute over property” when the man got out of his car and “began to punch (him) in the face four or five times,” Sunday. He said he ...
Jefferson County commissioners warn about rate hikes
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STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County water customers are already facing a $10-per-month hike in their minimum-use base rate to get the cash-strapped department through 2026, but commissioners warn the pain isn’t going to end there. Going forward, commissioners were told the system is rapidly ...
Jordan to speak to local Republicans
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WINTERSVILLE — U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Jefferson County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner. Scheduled for Thursday at the St. Florian Event Center, the annual event will bring together local Republicans, community leaders and supporters, party ...
Weirton Water Board waiting for word on Army Corps funding
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WEIRTON — One of the major areas of concern when it comes to updating Weirton’s water distribution system has been sections of lines near Municipal Plaza. At the end of January, crews with the Weirton Area Water Board were called to Walnut Street following a major water line break which ...
Three named local winners of voting sticker contest
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WELLSBURG — Three Brooke Middle School students have been named local winners in a statewide contest that encouraged young artists to apply their creativity in encouraging voting. At a recent Brooke County Commission meeting, County Clerk Kimberly Barbetta and County Election Clerk Dale ...