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Daily Happenings August 12, 2026

Today's Birthday Aug. 12 Barb Jackson, Mingo Junction Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Jumped in: A Toronto man said he was sitting in a drive-thru in the 2100 block of Sunset Boulevard when a man “got into the passenger side uninvited and demanded a ride to Ridge Avenue” Monday. He told police he was afraid to say no because he didn’t know if he had a gun. Trashy stuff: A caller complained about “excessive trash” being thrown out by a neighbor in the 600 block of Oakmont Avenue Monday. The caller said the debris “is blowing throughout the neighborhood and causing an ...

Penguin Kickoff offers taste of YSU Steubenville

Local News August 12, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Having access to classes at Youngstown State University Steubenville is important to students from the Tri-State Area. That includes Hayden Martin of Steubenville. A senior at YSU, Martin said being able to finish her education in her community is important. “There's a ...

WV leaders pledge ratepayer and water protections in new data center principles

News August 12, 2026

CHARLESTON – While several states are rushing to place moratoriums on data center development, Gov. Patrick Morrisey and legislative leaders unveiled a seven-point set of principles to guide the state data center program. Morrisey, officials with the Department of Commerce, and leaders of ...

Lawmakers clash with DoHS secretary over delayed school clothing allowance

News August 12, 2026

CHARLESTON - Carl Ayers, the new cabinet secretary of the West Virginia Department of Human Resources, answered questions from lawmakers about delays in the school clothing voucher program, but left lawmakers with more questions. Ayers was on hand Tuesday afternoon for nearly 90 minutes ...

Recreation improvements recognized

Local News August 12, 2026

Craig Howell The City of Weirton was recognized during the West Virginia Municipal League's annual conference, held last week in Charleston, with the All-Star Community Award for Enrichment. The award was presented in recognition of the city's efforts to pave and improve the Panhandle Rail ...

Correction

Local News August 12, 2026

Correction: A paragraph in the story "Brown brings his senate comeback bid to Steubenville" that appeared in Tuesday's edition should have read: Among the things Brown said he would do if elected was to push for a cap on prescription drug prices and fight to ensure members of Congress not be allowed to trade stocks. He also discussed his support of the Social Security Fairness Act, the last piece of legislation he voted on before leaving the Senate.