News

Hancock County embezzlement case continued

Local News August 13, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND – A man accused of embezzling more than $11,000 from a local youth athletic organization waived his time for a preliminary hearing in Hancock County Magistrate Court Wednesday. David Andrew Brown, of Chester, appeared with his attorney Kevin Pearl before Magistrate Steve Svokas Wednesday morning, requesting the time be waived as well as asking for a continuance. Brown is next set to appear in Magistrate Court at 11 a.m., Sept. 3. Hancock County Prosecutor Steve Dragisich, following the hearing, explained, under state law, an individual arrested typically has up to 20 ...

Middleton joins Toronto Council as downtown amphitheater plans take shape

Community August 13, 2026

TORONTO — City Council has a new member. Jayson Middleton was sworn in as Third Ward councilman before the start of Monday’s meeting. Mayor John Parker administered the oath, with Middleton’s wife, Tammi, joining the ceremony. Middleton replaces Troy Stewart, who resigned from ...

Murals lost as Steubenville building comes down

Local News August 13, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — The old Elks Lodge in downtown Steubenville and two murals that once graced its exterior walls have both been reduced to rubble. The building, located at the corner of North Fifth and Washington streets, was purchased by the College of St. Joseph the Worker at an auditor's ...

Kirke’s keeps growing after 34 years of serving up scoops

Community August 13, 2026

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — For 34 years, Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream has been serving up scoops in St. Clairsville, but the family’s connection to ice cream stretches back nearly a century. On Wednesday, the St. Clairsville staple celebrated its anniversary by offering customers $1 scoops of ice ...

The basics of vocational and trade schools

Local News August 13, 2026

The educational landscape is shifting, and those shifts are wide-ranging. One of the more notable shifts to occur in recent years involves an increase in student interest and enrollment in vocational and trade programs. According to the National Student Clearinghouse, enrollment in vocational ...

Daily Happenings

Daily Happenings August 13, 2026

Birthdays Aug. 13 Jerry Risdon, Winston-Salem, N.C. Kristen Wheeler Kurner, Mingo Junction Zack Poe, Pennsylvania Marriage Licenses The following marriage applications have been filed in Jefferson County: David Wayne Fram and Bonnie Marie Roleson, both of Mingo Junction Phillip Michael Deem and Elizabeth Ashley Call, both of Wintersville Natalie Renee Yates of Wheeling and Sarah Miriam Fox of Rayland Michael Allen Sturtevant and Heather Kristin Lindsay, both of Rayland Tyler Jacob Denman and Brittany Lynn Piatt, both of Washington, Pa. Steven Matthew Jones of ...