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Flight 93 Memorial visitors revisit moments from 9/11

September 11, 2001 is a day that many Americans will never forget. Thoughts of where people were, what they saw and how they felt that day remain in their minds 25 years later. At the Flight 93 National Memorial Park, visitors carry those memories with them as they honor the 40 passengers and ...

Jefferson Soil and Water District pursues recreation grants

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District is hoping to tap into grant funds to expand and enhance existing recreation opportunities in the county. Projects Director Aaron Dodds told commissioners Thursday he’ll be submitting applications for the Abandoned Mine Land ...

Yard of the month

Contributed New Cumberland has announced the Yard of the Month winner for September. The winning yard belongs to Sara and James Springer, who reside on Second Ave. Mayor Will White presented the award and a check along with the yard of the month sign. The sign will remain in their yard until ...

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Birthdays Sept. 11 Dorothy Mazik, Mingo Junction Jamie Pena, Steubenville Kelsey Vodvarka, Wintersville Police Beat JEFFERSON COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE Drug, gun charges filed: A Steubenville man was taken into custody Thursday after detectives with the Jefferson County Drug Task Force, assisted by Steubenville police, searched a home at 2616 Sunset Boulevard. Police said Garrett Freeman, 60, was charged in Steubenville Municipal Court with possession of drugs and having weapons while under disability. Task Force Commander Sheriff’s Deputy Maj. Chris Vinci said they found ...

Smith named interim Weirton sanitary director

WEIRTON — With the city's utilities director set to retire next month, the Weirton Sanitary Department took action Thursday to set a continuation of managerial oversight, naming Charles Smith as its interim director. Smith currently holds the position of assistant director for the sanitary ...

Camera club names competition winners

WINTERSVILLE — The Upper Ohio Valley Camera Club held its annual competition Sept. 1 at Two Ridges Presbyterian Church. Each member was able to enter two photographs in each of 16 categories. All entries were judged by a panel of three professional judges before the meeting. Each entry was ...