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Mural taking form

Craig Howell The latest addition to Weirton's growing public art community is becoming more visible. This mural, in the works on the north side of the Strip Steel Credit Union building, 3316 Main St., Weirton, is being painted through the combined efforts of art students at Weir and Oak Glen ...

Correction

Incorrect information was provided in relation to the cost of one of the alternate proposals for the replacement of the Market Street Bridge, as reported in an article appearing on Page 1A of the Aug. 7 edition. The Washington Street option – known as Alternate 3 – has a potential cost of $172.312M.

Two-vehicle crash damages signal, closes U.S. 22 ramp

STEUBENVILLE — City Engineer Mike Dolak said the University Boulevard/U.S. 22 East ramp from State Route 7 north is temporarily closed while he determines how long it will take to repair damage caused by a two-car collision Saturday at the marina entrance. Police allege a northbound driver, identified as Samuel Byrom, of New Comerstown, Ohio, “ran the red light” and crashed into the passenger side of a southbound vehicle, severely damaging both vehicles and destroying the signal box that controls the traffic light, as well as the railroad crossing bars. Until it is working again, ...

Wintersville gets salt rate

WINTERSVILLE — The village will be paying more per ton for road salt this year, but not as much as it could have, thanks to the efforts of Jefferson County Engineer Eric Hilty. Members of Village Council heard during Thursday's meeting that, by working with Hilty and several other ...