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Daily Happenings August 11, 2026

Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Classy guy: A city resident grocery shopping with her juvenile son told police a man standing behind her “started threatening (him),” saying he was “going to get ‘murked.’” She said when she stepped in and asked him what the problem was, the two of them began arguing. She said he appeared to be under the influence of drugs and left the store in an SUV. Found out: A juvenile identified as the alleged driver of a silver sedan involved in a hit-and-run a week ago was cited Sunday. Police located a white sedan with damage consistent with the ...

Rumbaugh grilled by lawmakers over DMV modernization contract

News August 11, 2026

CHARLESTON – Lawmakers on Monday raised a number of concerns about the price tag of a new system meant to modernize computer records maintained by the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles. Todd Rumbaugh, the cabinet secretary of the state Department of Transportation, answered questions ...

Mural taking form

Community August 11, 2026

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

Community August 10, 2026

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.

Local child’s wish brings hope, awareness through MrBeast philanthropy project

Local News August 10, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — A Jefferson County child’s battle with a rare illness has become part of a story reaching millions of viewers around the world, bringing attention to the power of hope, support and the impact of a simple wish. Four-year-old Neiko Boni was among 100 children selected to have ...

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

Local News August 10, 2026

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, ...