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Jefferson County groups share in $23.2 million arts funding

STEUBENVILLE — Several area organizations are set to receive a share of $23.2 million in grant money being awarded by the Ohio Arts Council. "It's great," explained Paul Zuros, executive director of Historic Fort Steuben, after learning that his group would receive a $14,878 sustainability ...

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Classrooms and Community event set STEUBENVILLE — The second-annual Classrooms and Community event will be held Monday 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 ...

Renovated tennis, pickleball courts unveiled in Weirton

WEIRTON – The latest recreational amenity for area residents is officially open to the public. Weirton Parks officials were joined Monday morning by representatives of the Weirton Rotary Club, the Weirton Pickleball Association, city officials and other guests to officially unveil the ...

Washington Street between the Market Street ramp and N. 7th closing for at least a week

STEUBENVILLE — Washington Street (Ohio 43) between the Market Street ramp and N. 7th Street will close today so crews can repair a joint failure affecting all four lanes of traffic, a process expected to take “at least” seven- to 10 days to complete. City Engineer Mike Dolak said the road is a major transportation route, used by about 9,000 vehicles a day. “A concrete failure has occurred creating a hazardous condition,” he said. “It is imperative that the roadway be closed and the damaged section of the pavement repaired as soon as possible to ensure the safety of the ...

Tuscarawas County among areas included in Ohio’s latest measles outbreak

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Health is reporting the state’s third measles outbreak of 2026, including one confirmed case in Tuscarawas County. The outbreak includes four individuals statewide — three in Ashtabula County and one in Tuscarawas County. All four individuals were unvaccinated, with ages ranging from 4 to 30. The Ohio Department of Health is working with local health departments to investigate potential exposures and encourage vaccination opportunities. ODH previously reported measles outbreaks in Cuyahoga County in January and Franklin County in February. The ...