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Nonprofits hold successful Fall Block Party

Community

STEUBENVILLE — The autumn rain was not enough to dampen the community’s spirit as more than 150 residents gathered downtown for the Fall Block Party that was put on by the Sycamore Youth Center and the Aim Women’s Center on Thursday. Because of the rain which fell from the October ...

Police reports

Daily Happenings

West Virginia State Police Charged: Devin L. Plymire, 26, 1409 Pennsylvania Ave., Steubenville, failure to register as a sex offender, Monday. Charged: Daniel K. Cawthorn, 68, 6 Morningside Drive, Wintersville, failure to register as a sex offender, Monday. Jefferson County ...

Community news from around the area

Community

Cross Creek reschedules trick-or-treat WINTERSVILLE –– Cross Creek Township officials announced trick-or-treat has been rescheduled due to Thursday’s weather forecast. Hours for the Halloween event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Haunted hayrides continue TORONTO — ...

Four seeking three Toronto Council seats

Local News

TORONTO — Toronto voters will be asked in Tuesday’s election to choose from four candidates for three at large seats on Toronto Council. They are: incumbents Michael Burkey of 1002 South River Ave., Lawrence Glenn of 1100 Madison Ave., Ron Holmes of 631 North Fourth St. and challenger ...

Weirton man sentenced in sexual abuse case

Local News

WELLSBURG — A Weirton man Monday was sentenced to 30 to 60 years of incarceration for the sexual abuse of a child in his care. Joshua Hoit, 39, also was sentenced to 50 years of supervised probation following his release from prison by 1st Judicial Circuit Court Judge Jason Cuomo. Hoit ...

Edison lighting upgrade nears completion

Local News

HAMMONDSVILLE — Edison Local Board of Education members learned that the district’s ongoing lighting project is nearing completion. Superintendent Bill Beattie informed officials during the Oct. 21 session that a $330,000 safety lighting plan had concluded at Edison High School and work ...