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Roads, other infrastructure discussed in Wintersville

Local News

WINTERSVILLE — Issues involving transportation were a recurring topic at Thursday’s Wintersville Council meeting. Village Administrator Jesse Kosegi said while crews with Barbicas Construction of Akron work to complete street paving this month, he will seek funds from the Ohio ...

Mayor-elect Ralph Petrella no stranger to City Hall

Local News

STEUBENVILLE — Ralph Petrella is no stranger to City Hall. Growing up, he spent countless hours walking the halls of city government with his father, Craig, the longtime Second Ward councilman, learning everything from how city government works to how to run a meeting. To be going back ...

Derailment appeals dismissed

Local News

EAST PALESTINE — The five residents appealing the East Palestine train derailment class action settlement were a day late and $850,000 short, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled on Wednesday. The appellate court in Cincinnati dismissed appeals filed by attorney David ...

Oglebay Park lights up for holiday season

Local News

WHEELING — Festive and colorful lights now line the roadways at Oglebay Park as the park turned on its annual holiday display for the public Thursday night. A large crowd was present for Light-Up Night at Wilson Lodge. Many went outside to join Santa and Michael Perkins, chief risk ...

Police reports

Daily Happenings

Wellsburg Police Charged: Kaleb C. Welshans, 34, Burgettstown, Pa., fugitive from justice, possession of a controlled substance, obstructing justice and trespassing, Friday. Wintersville Police Cited for speeding: Jason E. Lorenz, 38, New Philadelphia; Ray L. Riggs, 65, 102 Dana Lynn ...

The treasure that lies in local cemetery

Local News

RAYLAND — Nestled in the quiet hills of Jefferson County, just beyond the rumble of a passing freight train, lies a piece of this nation’s soul. It is not marked by grandeur. It is not guarded by gates. You will not find a visitor’s center or glossy pamphlets proudly indicating what ...