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Council to hold special meeting FOLLANSBEE — Follansbee Council will hold a special meeting Thursday to consider an account adjustment and the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The meeting will immediately follow meetings of the city’s water board at 6 p.m. and sewer board at 6:30 ...

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March 14 Lynn Zamberlan, Steubenville Sis Knight, Toronto March 15 Dustin Andrew, Mingo Junction John Corrigan, 79, Mingo Junction Ann Butera, Mingo Junction Jeff Kolling, Mingo Junction March 18 Tom Roush, Newport News, Va. Joe Carbasho, Weirton

Police reports

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Steubenville Police Order nixed: A DoorDash driver told police he received a threatening text message, Monday. He said he’d received an order the evening before for cinnamon twists from Taco Bell and then was advised it was canceled. After the order was canceled, he said he received a text ...

Steubenville Council discusses getting a dispensary

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STEUBENVILLE — Some city officials say it’s time to at least think about trying to get a licensed dispensary in Steubenville. Councilman Dave Albaugh told council Tuesday it only makes sense to capitalize on what has become a lucrative revenue stream for communities across the Buckeye ...

Resource officer program defended

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NEW CUMBERLAND — The Weirton police chief and Hancock County sheriff have written letters questioning potential cuts to the prevention resource officer program in Hancock County schools. Police Chief Charlie Kush and Sheriff Scott Gittings said in letters sent to school Superintendent ...

Vacant Brooke County Commission seat may be filled soon

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WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Commission indicated the seat formerly held by A.J. Thomas could be filled soon at Tuesday’s regular meeting, when it also heard from a group aimed at preventing larger trucks from being permitted on roads. Asked when they may fill the seat held by Thomas, ...