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COMMUNITY YARD, VENDOR SALE SET TRIADELPHIA, W.Va. – The Highlands Sports Complex will host The Great HSC Community Yard & Vendor Sale Aug. 22-23 at 225 McCormick Way. The indoor event will feature local sellers, small businesses, crafters and vendors offering household items, collectibles, handmade goods and specialty products. Vendor spaces remain available. Shopping hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 23. Admission is $3, with children 12 and younger admitted free. For more information or vendor registration, visit highlandssports.com or call ...

Wellsburg holds off on new grease trap ordinance

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WELLSBURG – An ordinance which would require certain Wellsburg businesses to install grease traps is on hold. Wellsburg Council was set to hold the second reading of the proposed ordinance, Tuesday, which would require any restaurants and hotels operating within the city limits to install ...

Brooke County officials preparing for November election

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WELLSBURG – While the general election is still three months away, Brooke County officials want to make certain they are ready. Commissioners took time Tuesday to recognize National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, a day established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to inspire civic ...

Acton brings campaign to Steubenville

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STEUBENVILLE — Dr. Amy Acton has made hearing what Ohioans have to say an important component of her campaign for governor. “I've been on the ground quite literally for two-and-a-half years. How I was trained in my work in medicine, and preventive medicine, is that the community is your ...

7 Ranges, library team up for back-to-school bash

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STEUBENVILLE — 7 Ranges Entertainment is teaming up with the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County to help local students and families get ready for the new school year with the Level Up for School Back-to-School Bash. The event will run from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at 7 Ranges Entertainment. The community-focused event will bring together local organizations and businesses for an afternoon dedicated to helping students start the school year prepared, supported and excited. Among the highlights are: • Free school supplies for students in pre-K through ...

Camera use continue to spark concern

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STEUBENVILLE — Councilman Royal Mayo’s continued demands for the removal of the city’s license plate-reading cameras were met with watchful silence from the rest of council Tuesday. LPRs, better known as “Flock” cameras, have gained notoriety across the nation recently over concerns that the data they record can be too easily misused. The city has 11 of them. Police use them to identify vehicles involved in Amber Alerts for endangered children and vehicles involved in crimes of violence, as well as stolen vehicles. Mayo wants the LPRs taken down immediately, claiming that ...