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Two-vehicle crash damages signal, closes U.S. 22 ramp

Local News August 10, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — City Engineer Mike Dolak said the University Boulevard/U.S. 22 East ramp from State Route 7 north is temporarily closed while he determines how long it will take to repair damage caused by a two-car collision Saturday at the marina entrance. Police allege a northbound driver, identified as Samuel Byrom, of New Comerstown, Ohio, “ran the red light” and crashed into the passenger side of a southbound vehicle, severely damaging both vehicles and destroying the signal box that controls the traffic light, as well as the railroad crossing bars. Until it is working again, ...

The Rest of the Story: Kabourek on moving past controversy to lead WVU’s strategic reinvention

Community August 10, 2026

MORGANTOWN – Chris Kabourek, new chief financial officer for West Virginia University, understands he brings with him baggage from his previous role at The Ohio State University. But 60 days into his tenure, Kabourek said he is ready to look forward and not backward. WVU President Michael ...

Wintersville gets salt rate

Local News August 10, 2026

WINTERSVILLE — The village will be paying more per ton for road salt this year, but not as much as it could have, thanks to the efforts of Jefferson County Engineer Eric Hilty. Members of Village Council heard during Thursday's meeting that, by working with Hilty and several other ...

Weirton offers reminder of service fee increase

Local News August 10, 2026

WEIRTON — Weirton municipal officials are reminding businesses in the city about the recently implemented increase to the Municipal Service Fee. Given final approval by City Council by a 6-1 vote April 13, the increase now requires any business operating in the city to withhold $5 per week from the pay of each employee. Finance Director Diana Smoljanovich, noting the change was set to take effect May 17 — 30 days following the ordinance's passage — said Friday it appears not everyone has followed the adjustment. “We should have seen an additional $160,000,” she said of the ...

PUCO takes steps to limit data center power cost increase

News August 10, 2026

Ohio power regulators are taking steps they say are designed to protect large electric customers from paying higher rates because of data centers. Under a new order by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, data-enter customers will have to give AEP Ohio, a large power company, notice when they plan to ramp up electricity usage so other large customers don’t see power bills increase because of the increased demand from data centers. “Upon receiving notice, AEP Ohio will procure energy to serve the customer through separate stand-alone auctions or spot-market purchases, with the ...

Briefs

Community August 10, 2026

WELLSBURG BRIDGE LANE CLOSURES WELLSBURG — Intermittent lane closures will begin Monday on the Wellsburg Bridge for bridge maintenance. County Route 2/23 will have intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, beginning Aug. 10 and continuing through late September. Emergency vehicles will be accommodated. Motorists are advised to slow down and expect delays. YSU CONTRACTS YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State University Board of Trustees has approved new three-year contracts with the university's faculty and classified employee ...