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Birthday Sept. 1 Sharon Larkins, 80, Steubenville Police Beat Steubenville Police Bad idea: An intoxicated male was causing problems in a parking lot on Johnson Road Friday. Police said the male had overindulged and was staggering when they saw him, and he told them “he was forced to go to the ER for detox and wanted to go home.” His mother said he needs help and they’d been in the lobby waiting to be seen when “she thought he was leaning in to give her a hug and instead head-butt her,” then walked out. She said he never threatened her or harmed her before that and ...

Brooke board sets temporary fees for Hope Scholarship students

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WELLSBURG — Members of the Brooke County Board of Education approved numerous expenditures, several overnight and day trips for employee training and numerous parent volunteers during their Aug. 24 meeting. The board also approved a temporary fee schedule for students who receive the ...

E Ballots set for Nov. 3 West Virginia election

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WEIRTON — The ballots are set for West Virginia’s general election, which will take place Nov. 3. Hancock County voters will have two local races on their ballots. Republican Ronnie D. Jones of Weirton, who defeated incumbent Eron Chek in the May primary, will face Democrat Brianne ...

Fox Run CEO placed on leave following arrest

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Fox Run CEO Randall Mackendrick has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest on multiple charges, including unlawful sexual contact with a minor. Mackendrick, 59, was arrested early Saturday by the North Ridgeville Police Department on charges of ...

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Steubenville sanitation schedule changes for Labor Day STEUBENVILLE — The City of Steubenville Sanitation Department will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. No garbage collection will occur Monday. During the week of Sept. 7-11, garbage collection will occur one day later than usual. Cross Creek sets special meeting WINTERSVILLE — Cross Creek Township Trustees will hold a special neeting at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Township Board Room, 1267 Cadiz Road. On the agenda are the Skyview Drive project, a gas and oil contract signing and to increase 2026 appropriations. SHS ...

Redevelopment begins on former Weirton Elks Lodge building

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WEIRTON — Work has begun to stabilize and rehabilitate the former Elks Lodge building in Weirton. The Weirton Elks Lodge 1801, part of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, closed in 2022, with the property taken over by the City of Weirton in 2025. Earlier this year, Weirton Council ...