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Motorists still face delays as bridge, highway projects continue

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STEUBENVILLE — For drivers frustrated by daily backups approaching the Veterans Memorial Bridge, relief is still weeks away. A major U.S. Route 22 resurfacing and bridge maintenance project in Weirton has reduced traffic to the left lane in both directions between the Harmon Creek exit and the Veterans Memorial Bridge for concrete replacement and bridge cable work. The project, scheduled for completion in August, has created significant delays for commuters and local motorists traveling between Ohio and West Virginia. The bridge work is only one of several construction projects ...

 JVS eyes renovations for LPN, computer labs

Community

BLOOMINGDALE — Jefferson County Joint Vocational School is literally building opportunities with a planned upgrade to benefit at least two of its labs. School board members took official action recently and approved an estimated $392,000 bid from BK General Contracting LLC of Canonsburg, Pa., to complete the work by this fall. Superintendent Ted Gorman said the project entails dividing the current computer networking lab into two areas to make space for training licensed practical nurses (LPNs). “We are excited to move forward with the LPN and computer networking renovation at ...

Ohio denies energy application to banned utility

Business

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio said a utility company it banned from doing business in the state six years ago for deceptive practice cannot come back. The board turned down an application from PALMco Energy OH, LCC and PALMco Power OH, LCC, saying the company – with headquarters in New York – is not “managerially fit” to comply with board rules and orders, citing 10 enforcement actions taken against the company and its affiliates in 14 other jurisdictions where it operates. It’s the same company the PUCO settled with in 2020 for alleged violations of PUCO ...

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Adaptive pier opens opportunities

Local News

SMITHFIELD — Working to make sure it provides amenities that can be used by everyone is one of the biggest goals of the Friendship Park board. The board took another big step in those efforts earlier this month when finishing touches were put on the adaptive fishing pier at Friendship ...

Buckeye Local field improvements expected before season opener

Community

DILLONVALE — The Buckeye Local Board of Education learned recently that work on Buckeye Local High School’s Ron Pobolish Football Field is proceeding and is expected to be completed in time for the Panthers’ first home football game. At the board’s June 29 meeting, Superintendent Coy ...