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Community July 10, 2026

Brunch on the Farm set BLOOMINGDALE — The second annual Jefferson County Brunch on the Farm will be held Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mercer Farms. The event will feature wagon tours, agricultural demonstrations, hands-on exhibits, a kids’ zone and local food vendors, highlighting modern farming practices and conservation education. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Jefferson County Extension Office at 740-461-6136. Smith Twp. trustees to meet SMITHFIELD — The Smith Township Board of Trustees will hold two meetings on ...

Outdoor enjoyment

Local News July 10, 2026

Ross Gallabrese Yacht Rocket brought its smooth sounds and feel-good hits to the Berkman Amphitheater stage Thursday as the Fort Steuben Summer Concert Series continued. The West Liberty Steel Drum Band opened the evening. The series of free concerts will continue next Thursday with the Buddy ...

Briefs

Community July 10, 2026

Sunset lane reduction set STEUBENVILLE — Sunset Boulevard from Steele to McDowell avenues will be reduced to one westbound lane for about three days beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, the city’s engineering department announced. The lane closure will occur near 1521 Sunset Boulevard as a contractor completes roadway restoration work related to storm sewer installation for the new WODA apartment development. Motorists are advised to slow down, use caution and be alert for traffic pattern changes in the construction area. Board of elections to meet STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County ...

Hancock school board reviews personnel moves in preparing for school year

Local News July 10, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County Schools officials are preparing for the upcoming school year, working to finalize staffing for the district. “We're currently working through our postings,” Superintendent Walter Saunders said. “This has been quite a task.” The Hancock County Board of Education reviewed several personnel decisions during its organizational meeting Monday, with all matters already approved under the authority of West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt. Several reductions in force have been rescinded as part of the personnel moves. Those include ...

On board the Bucco Bus

Community July 10, 2026

Ross Gallabrese Residents from across the Tri-State Area filled three chartered buses to take part in Tuesday's Steubenville-Weirton Community Night at PNC Park. Presented by the Herald-Star and The Weirton Daily Times, the annual event was sponsored by the International Brotherhood of ...

Ohio Haitians await next Steps after TPS decision

News July 9, 2026

Haitian immigrants in Ohio who were under federal temporary protective status could see their state driver’s licenses and work permits expire this week following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The court declined to extend TPS status on June 25, holding the argument that the Trump administration terminated the status based on race is unlikely to succeed.” “A race-neutral explanation for the government’s action exists: the current administration opposes the TPS program as it has been implemented in the past and has terminated every TPS designation that has come up for renewal,” ...