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Brooke County officials preparing for November election

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

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

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

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 ...

Brown brings his Senate comeback bid to Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — Sherrod Brown says campaign stops in Eastern Ohio communities are a big part of any statewide campaign. “They are important because people in this part of the state don't have a voice,” Brown, who is looking to return to the U.S. Senate, said Monday while speaking with ...

Community comes together to prepare children for school

STEUBENVILLE — Making sure area children have the basic supplies and other items they need when they head back to school is important. That's the message organizers of Monday's Classrooms and Community event wanted to share. Held by the Jefferson County Young Professionals in partnership ...