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Ohio finds $1M in taxpayer funded childcare overpayments

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After a what officials called a random sample review of taxpayer-funded licensed childcare centers in Ohio, a state agency found $1 million in overpayments and has terminated agreements with 10 centers. “Four hundred providers represent a statistically valid sampling of the total number of providers with agreements to provide publicly funded childcare in Ohio,” the Department of Children and Youth said in a news release. “These reviews included an in-depth analysis of attendance records and practice. “ The centers no longer receiving state funding following are in Franklin, ...

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STEUBENVILLE POLICE No problem: A Pittsburgh Street resident said her neighbor “was drunk and her kids were outside yelling that they were hungry” Friday. Police said the mom was actually on the porch with two of her kids and appeared capable of carrying for her children, and all appeared happy and health. Stay away: A city resident told police Friday her child’s father is harassing and threatening her. She said she hadn’t spoken to him in a month and has him blocked on social media due to past domestic violence issues, but his mother dropped him off at her residence. She ...

New library resource offers access to history through newspapers

Community

STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville Newspapers Digitized is a new e-resource at the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County that gives easy access to local newspapers, beginning with The Western Herald, first published in 1806, which grew into the Herald-Star. The library is in ...

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Strawberry festival set in Irondale IRONDALE — Irondale Christ Community Church will hold its strawberry festival from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Cost is by donation, and the menu will include hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans and desserts. Post 735 recognizes Memorial Day SMITHFIELD — Commander Tom McCain led the Memorial Day service at American Legion Gwyn Allen Post 735. A flag-raising was held at the playing of the "Star-Spangled Banner," along with the Pledge of Allegiance. Pat Logsdon sand "My Buddy" in honor of all who had lost a friend in combat. Placings ...

Hanlin bids farewell to CES program

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STEUBENVILLE — Renee Pastre Hanlin has helped hundreds of differently abled teens and adults take a step toward independence by finding them jobs within the community, and on June 1 she will bid farewell to the program she has helped shape over the past three decades. Hanlin, of ...

Steubenville gets ready to celebrate Dean Martin

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STEUBENVILLE — A golf scramble, events designed to recreate the supper club experience and recognition of the sacrifice of America's veterans will all be a part of this year's Dean Martin Hometown Festival. The year's festival, which will be celebrating its 30th anniversary, is scheduled ...