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Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Irate: A woman who was allegedly chasing her boyfriend in the 900 block of N. Sixth Street with a wooden baseball bat after finding out he’d “had relations” with another female was taken into custody Monday. Police charged Jorden Reilynn Tarutis, 25, 910 N. Sixth St., with domestic violence after the male, who described her as his ex-girlfriend, said they returned to their shared residence and began arguing about the other woman. He said she was “irate” and hit his side. He admitted he “hit her in the shoulder in an attempt to defend ...

Cloak & Dagger taking another journey into the Land of Oz

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WEIRTON — Cloak & Dagger on the Air continues its ninth season Saturday with a new adaptation of “Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz,” the fourth novel in L. Frank Baum's legendary Oz series. The performance will begin at 4 p.m. at the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors ...

Farmers market grows into a Wintersville tradition

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WINTERSVILLE — The end of the growing season is likely closer than many area residents want to believe, but that doesn't mean there aren't opportunities to find locally grown fresh produce. Those include the Main Street Farmers Market, which is open from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday in ...

Steubenville, Indian Creek Schools caught up in state testing review

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COLUMBUS — Schools in three area school districts, including Steubenville City Schools, are among 52 school buildings across the state under investigation for alleged anomalies in their spring 2026 state test results, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce said. ODEW said the investigation began more than a month ago after Columbus City Schools self-reported testing anomalies at two high schools. “As part of that ongoing investigation, DEW took the proactive step of directing its state testing vendor to launch a comprehensive review of statewide testing data to determine ...

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Water line maintenance planned WEIRTON – Crews from the Weirton Area Water Board are scheduled to work on a water line on McHendry Street, beginning at 8 a.m., Friday. Water customers on McHendry Street, at 149, 153, and 200 Clay Street, and on Francis Street and Grand Street may experience low or no water pressure during this time. A boil order will be issued once service is restored. Brooke BOE to meet WELLSBURG – The Brooke Board of Education will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the board office located at 1201 Pleasant Ave. Airport authority to meet WINTERSVILLE — The ...

History center, Meadowcroft host Ice Age expedition

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PITTSBURGH — The Senator John Heinz History Center and Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village will take visitors on a journey through Western Pennsylvania's prehistoric past during a special Ice Age Expedition day trip featuring expert-led tours at both museums from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 26. The day will begin at the history center with a guided tour of the museum's new exhibition, “Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” led by Chief Historian Anne Madarasz. The tour will explore how glaciers and changing climates transformed the region and examine the people and animals ...