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Jefferson County commissioners frustrated with spending issue

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STEUBENVILLE — With less than two weeks to go before the final 2026 budget must be submitted, Jefferson County commissioners said Thursday there may not be much they can do at this late date to departments that chose to ignore their pleas to trim spending this year. But in 2027, ...

Wintersville Council pursues D.O.R.A.

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WINTERSVILLE — At Wednesday’s Village Council meeting, Mayor Mike Petrella announced the panel will soon consider the creation of an area where patrons of local businesses may carry an open container of alcohol outside. Petrella said a public hearing will be held at 5 p.m. April 8 on the ...

Steubenville firefighters called to structure fire

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STEUBENVILLE — Local firefighters were called to a blaze on the second floor of a house at 3346 Sunset Blvd., just two doors down from the city’s West End fire station, Thursday afternoon. Assistant City Fire Chief Chris Takach said it took about three hours to extinguish the flames ...

Weirton Traffic Commission puts spotlight on Weir Avenue

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WEIRTON — Members of the Weirton Traffic Commission focused much of their meeting Thursday on speed and safety concerns along Weir Avenue, following recent reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in the area recently. “I’ve had numerous complaints of speeding,” noted Ward 4 ...

Marland Heights Park targeted for fitness court project

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WEIRTON — A new amenity to encourage fitness in the community may be coming to one of Weirton’s two major parks. Following several months of discussions and planning, Weirton Parks officials are moving forward with a project to establish an outdoor fitness court in an area at the back of ...