News

Police Reports

Community October 5, 2026

STEUBENVILLE POLICE Five-timer: Employees at a Sunset Avenue business said Friday a man “has been showing up in the mornings…and going car-to-car in the drive-through lane asking people for money” and became argumentative” with customers and staff. He’d already left but they asked police to tell him not to return, telling police they’ve already begun the process of getting him officially trespassed. On Saturday police were told he was at Mr. Fuel, refusing to leave until he knew police were enroute. Later in the day callers complained the same man was sleeping in the ...

Water bills remain an issue in Wintersville

Local News October 5, 2026

WINTERSVILLE — Frustration with utility bills that continue to be delivered late or not all continues to grow among members of Village Council. Village Administrator Jesse Kosegi and council President Randy Spence detailed their continuing efforts to find a resolution to the problem during ...

Toronto group seeks flag support

Community October 5, 2026

TORONTO — The volunteer members of the Toronto Beautification Committee take pride in making the Gem City look nice. They work at various times of the year to plant flowers and groom shrubs at various sites throughout the city including the north and south entrances, the gazebo area and Liberty square as well as several other areas. Exposed to the elements daily, the flags must be replaced about every other year, and the group is seeking donations to help them do that, according to Mary Beth Robertson, who coordinates the group's flag fund. "People are very receptive to ...

Weirton Christmas contests seeking entries

Local News October 5, 2026

WEIRTON – We may still be in the midst of the spooky season, but the Weirton Festival Committee already is looking forward to Christmas. As it prepares for the annual Weirton Christmas on Main Street, committee members are, once again, seeking entries for their two traditional, holiday ...

Quick takes

Local News October 3, 2026

•••HEADSHOT PIERCE JOINS CEDAR ONE: Emme Pierce is a Steubenville native who is proud to serve the community she calls home. A 2025 graduate of Steubenville Big Red, Pierce earned her associate degree in education at Belmont College while in high school before pursuing her real ...

Local News October 3, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — No matter where you turn these days, it's very likely you will face a question about affordability. From the price of food to the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel, the rising cost of living seems to take center stage on a daily basis. While there are no easy answers, there ...