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Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Slap happy: A man at a Maryland Avenue business said he was assaulted Sunday. He said he was near the check-out area when another man approached him and “made a comment that (he) was talking about his children,” then slapped him three times. The victim’s face was red with “what appeared to be the beginning of two black eyes forming.” He told police he wants to file charges. Lame excuse: Employees reported a male causing a disturbance Sunday at Kroger. The woman said she heard the man “mumble profanities toward her while she was shopping,” ...

A royalty ride 50 years late

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RICHMOND — As plans progress for the Jefferson Union High School Class of 1976 to hold its 50-year reunion on Aug. 8, committee members have enjoyed reminiscing about days of old at what has since become Edison High School. How heavy rain robbed the homecoming queen court members of what ...

A ducky day in Wellsburg as part of annual Duck Derby

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WELLSBURG – The rain Sunday afternoon didn’t dampen the spirits for those gathered at the Wellsburg Kiwanis Duck Derby. For the fifth year, area residents visited the Wellsburg Wharf to watch as hundreds of little rubber ducks were dropped into the Ohio River, each with a chance at ...

Museum passes available at PLSJC

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STEUBENVILLE — Explore history, culture, science and art with free admission to 10 museums available to cardholders at the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County. "Museum passes are part of our Library of Things where patrons can check out nontraditional items such as hotspots and glasses for the colorblind," explained the library's public relations coordinator Jenn Cesta. "The museum passes allow families to spend time together and expand their learning experiences." Museum passes check out for one week and allow up to four people per museum pass. Passes are ...

Stop the Violence Vigil to be rescheduled

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STEUBENVILLE — Due to the storms moving through the area the Stop the Violence vigil scheduled Sunday at Fort Steuben Park was postponed. Organizer Gail Worrels said she’ll reschedule the event, likely in July.