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Wellsburg plans to rejoin Business Development Corp.

WELLSBURG — The City of Wellsburg will rejoin a partnership with the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle. Through a 4-3 vote Tuesday, Wellsburg Council approved a proposal to renew its membership with the economic development organization, which focuses its efforts in ...

Making it official

Craig Howell Following a unanimous vote from the Brooke County Republican Executive Committee, Christina White will appear on the county's November ballot as the Republican nominee for the unexpired seat on the Brooke County Commission. White was appointed to the seat in March following the ...

Community Briefs

Classrooms and Community event set STEUBENVILLE — The second-annual Classrooms and Community event will be held Aug. 10 at the Main Branch of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County, 407 S. Fourth St. The event will run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will include giveaways of school supplies for teachers and students. The first 100 teachers will receive supplies and a chance at winning a $100 gift card. The first 500 students will receive supplies, a free hot dog, a bag of chips and a drink. Teachers must show proof of employment. Activities will include ...

Steubenville officer recognized for community policing efforts

STEUBENVILLE — A city patrol officer was celebrated by council Tuesday for her “dedication and commitment” to the youth of Steubenville. Council adopted a resolution honoring Officer Keasha Barz, now in her fifth year with the Steubenville Police Department, for her “exemplary efforts ...

Morrisey announces $1.8M for Follansbee water improvements

FOLLANSBEE — A long-planned water system improvement project is set to get under way in the Follansbee area, with the official announcement made Monday by Gov. Patrick Morrisey. Several dozen area residents, city and business officials gathered in the Follansbee Community House Monday ...

New trial date scheduled for alleged Bellaire murderer

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – A new trial date has been set for Sandton Browder, who is accused of shooting and killing another man in January. Browder's trial is now scheduled for Jan. 12, 2027, in Belmont County Common Pleas Court, following a hearing Monday morning. Browder is currently being held ...