BLOOMINGDALE — The newest staff members at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School were welcomed to the facility after being approved by the school board on June 30. A bevy of new instructors and other staffers were hired under one-year limited contracts during the regular monthly session, ...
WASHINGTON — Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, has died after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said. He was 71. The statement posted on social media early ...
STEUBENVILLE — Auditor E.J. Conn delivered his budget projections for 2027 to Jefferson County commissioners Thursday, telling them he has “serious concerns.” Conn said the proposed general fund operating budget — $25,563,851 — exceeds estimated general fund revenues of $19,167,261 by more than $6 million. “Nineteen million dollars’ worth of revenue can’t support a $25 million budget,” Conn said. “I’d like to meet with department heads and figure out how to navigate this.” Conn said the proposed budget is about $1.5 million higher than funding requests for the ...
Ross Gallabrese Marc Barnes, president of the Harmonium Society, welcomed area residents to the July First Fridays on Fourth. This month's event spanned Friday and Saturday in honor of America's 250th anniversary.
Brunch on the Farm set BLOOMINGDALE — The second annual Jefferson County Brunch on the Farm will be held Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mercer Farms. The event will feature wagon tours, agricultural demonstrations, hands-on exhibits, a kids’ zone and local food vendors, highlighting modern farming practices and conservation education. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Jefferson County Extension Office at 740-461-6136. Smith Twp. trustees to meet SMITHFIELD — The Smith Township Board of Trustees will hold two meetings on ...
Ross Gallabrese Yacht Rocket brought its smooth sounds and feel-good hits to the Berkman Amphitheater stage Thursday as the Fort Steuben Summer Concert Series continued. The West Liberty Steel Drum Band opened the evening. The series of free concerts will continue next Thursday with the Buddy ...
