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New course, same mission for Kresser Memorial 5K

STEUBENVILLE — An event that has become a staple on the area running calendar will have a new location this year, but its goals will remain the same. The sixth annual Suzanne Kresser Memorial 5K Walk and Run will be held Sept. 19. It will begin and end at the office of the United Way of ...

Weirton Water Board begins search for new director

WEIRTON — The search for a new director for Weirton’s water system is under way. The Weirton Area Water Board convened in a special session Wednesday, approving a draft job description and agreeing to begin advertising to fill the position. The move comes following the announcement last ...

Market Street demolition project to proceed

STEUBENVILLE — A lawsuit that threw a monkey wrench into plans to demolish several dilapidated storefronts downtown was dismissed Wednesday, clearing the way for crews to begin their work today. The buildings to be demolished, located at 328-336 Market Street, are owned by Oyo Brewing ...

Immunization

Contributed The Jefferson County General Health District Thursday held a measles vaccination clinic in Bergholz for members of the Amish population. Led by health district's nursing department with support by the Trinity School of Nursing, the department was able to vaccinate nearly 140 ...

Grand jury indicts 13 in Jefferson County

STEUBENVILLE — A Jefferson County grand jury indicted 13 people Wednesday, including a Mingo Junction man who allegedly sent at least 6,000 emails to the staff at the Board of Developmental Disabilities threatening their lives and the lives of their family members. Grand jurors also indicted two other individuals who allegedly preyed on individuals in a “protected class,” as well as two men who allegedly followed a man headed to an ATM downtown and tried to steal his PIN number and the cash he withdrew. A Steubenville resident also was indicted for allegedly trying to drive his ...