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Pugliese pupils recognize Black History Month

Community

STEUBENVILLE — Pupils at Pugliese West Elementary are honoring Black History Month with a variety of weeklong activities. Events include a Black Heroes of History Runway showcase at 1 p.m. today. According to second-grade teacher Rachael Andes, “Students will dress as a famous African ...

Police reports

Daily Happenings

West Virginia State Police Charged: Charles V. Biggs, 34, 250 Putnam Lane, Weirton, driving while suspended, providing false information, possession of marijuana, improper registration and no seat belt, Monday.

Community news from around the area

Community

Brunch on the Farm event set STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has announced the second-annual Jefferson County Brunch on the Farm event, scheduled for July 18 at Harmon Kithcart Farms. This unique educational event celebrates local agriculture and highlights the ...

Possible passenger rail service discussed by Steubenville Council

Local News

STEUBENVILLE — City officials are cautiously optimistic that passenger rail service might be re-established in Steubenville sometime in the next decade. Council was told Tuesday that while there’s still a lot of work to be done, the city of Fort Wayne, Ind., is working with organizations ...

Two men rescued after heroic efforts at Tomlinson Run State Park

Local News

NEW CUMBERLAND — A civilian is being described as a hero, after rescuing two individuals who fell through the ice while fishing Saturday afternoon in Tomlinson Run State Park. John Williams himself had shown up to fish on a nearby dock when he was greeted by three teenagers who had ...

Wellsburg police station may move again

Local News

WELLSBURG — The Wellsburg Police Department may return to the city’s downtown business district following a decision by Wellsburg Council on Tuesday. Council agreed to purchase the former Brooke County Probation Department at 840 Charles St. for $1 from the Brooke County Commission, ...