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Treats for troops

Community

In honor of Veterans Day, Steubenville Catholic schools took part in Treats for Troops.” During the week leading up to Veterans Day, students collected unwanted or extra Halloween candy to share with service members stationed overseas. Bishop Mussio Elementary School and Steubenville Catholic ...

Library announces activities

Community

STEUBENVILLE — The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County will offer a new StoryWalk at Beatty Park beginning Dec. 1 and continuing through Jan. 9. Families can walk the trail, experience the beauty of the outdoors this winter and read, page by page, the story “Cold,” by Tim ...

Community news from around the area

Community

Police engage in Christmas effort MINGO JUNCTION — The Mingo Junction Police Department will hold its Cops and Cruisers for Christmas program for children of families who are in need. Officers will shop for presents with children who are between the ages of 5 and 15 and live in Mingo. ...

YSU board OKs taking title to EGCC

Local News

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County officials welcomed Youngstown State University to Steubenville Thursday, calling it “a major step forward for education and workforce development” in the community. After a special afternoon board meeting, YSU President Bill Johnson announced the ...

Tax changes on to DeWine

Local News

Senate Republicans say billions in property tax savings are coming to Ohioans, but Democrats say it’s not nearly enough. In a marathon session before it breaks for the year, the Senate passed changes to the state’s property tax laws that Republicans say stop “runaway tax increases” ...

Follansbee water, sewer boards hear updates on projects

Local News

FOLLANSBEE — On Thursday, the city’s water and sewer boards received updates on ongoing and upcoming projects aimed at improving the city’s water, wastewater and storm sewer facilities. Alfonso D’Alessio, project engineer for Ghosh Engineering, said bids will be opened soon for an ...