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Daily Happenings June 17, 2026

Police Beat JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF Can’t do that: A Yorkville man told deputies Sunday his landlord “removed all his belongings from his residence and may have had his vehicle towed.” He admitted being a month behind on his rent but said he had never been served with an eviction notice. Lights out: A Wintersville resident just released from rehab after a jail stay said Sunday someone had cut an extension cord she was using to power her apartment until she could get the electric turned back on. She said while she was away in rehab, someone stole government checks meant for ...

Steubenville selects Crawford to lead police department

Local News June 17, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville’s next police chief will be Capt. Wes Crawford, a 23-year veteran of the force. Crawford’s appointment, announced by City Manager Mike Johnson, won unanimous approval Tuesday from City Council. The announcement followed a recommendation by the five-member ...

Protecting seniors

Local News June 17, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Ohio, according to the state Department of Commerce, ranked among the top 10 states for elder scam-related complaints in 2025. That number, taken from the FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report, was released Monday, which was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. More than 200,000 ...

Presentation

Community June 17, 2026

Ross Gallabrese An automated electronic defibrillator was presented to the Shelter on Sixth before Monday's open house by the Craig A. Petrella Memorial Foundation. On hand for the presentation were, from left, Tom Andrews, CEO of the Community Action Agency of Columbiana County; Andrew ...

DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent

Local News June 17, 2026

COLUMBUS — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday that Ohio should abolish the death penalty, saying it is no longer a deterrent to violent crime, confirming his change of heart on the policy he helped write as a state legislator 45 years ago. “I do not believe that argument today can ...

Briefs

Community June 17, 2026

Car Show Set for July 4 in Chester CHESTER — The Chester Lions Club will hold its annual Fourth of July Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 4. Registration will be held from 10 a.m. to noon and costs $10 per vehicle. All makes, models and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles are ...