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Cadiz Road project to be rebid

WINTERSVILLE — Members of Village Council have voted to reject all three construction bids submitted for the Cadiz Road improvement project. Mayor Mike Petrella and Village Administrator Jesse Kosegi said during Thursday's meeting that when all of the bids came back on Tuesday, they were ...

Weirton Council considering changes to residential recycling program

WEIRTON – Weirton Council will have several matters to consider when it convenes tonight, including some minor adjustments to the city’s recycling regulations. Council will meet at 7 p.m. today in the council chambers of the Weirton Municipal Building, with an agenda to include the second reading of Ordinance 2280, amending Article 972.05 of city code which regulates “Mandatory Recycling.” The ordinance amends Section A of the article, deleting a reference to July 1, 1993 as the start of the city’s residential recycling program. It also removes “newspapers” and “glass ...

McKinley STEM pupils keep things growing

STEUBENVILLE — Students at McKinley STEM Academy are continuing to learn about nature as they take time each week this summer to water flowers and other plants in the school's greenhouse. Dubbed the Summer Sprout Squad, the children gather there each Tuesday to weed and water the vegetation ...

Deana Carter to headline Marshall County Fair

MOUNDSVILLE — This year’s Marshall County Fair, slated July 19-25, will include a performance by country music star Deana Carter, known for hit songs like “Strawberry Wine.” Carter is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 25, on the main festival stage at the Marshall County ...

Sycamore, Aim to host 'Back-to-School Block Party'

STEUBENVILLE — The Sycamore Youth Center and Aim Women's Center will partner to host a Sycamore/Aim Back-to-School Block Party from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at the corner of North Fifth Street near the Aim Women's Center. The free event is open to the public and is designed to help local families prepare for the upcoming school year while enjoying an afternoon of food, entertainment, games, school supplies and connections to local community resources. A highlight of the event will be a lineup of live performances featuring the Steubenville High School Marching Band, which will ...