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Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE Disturbance: A Wintersville man is facing multiple charges after alleged assaults Wednesday at the home of his estranged wife. Police say Cody J. Agresta, 32, 200 Fernwood Road, was booked into the county jail on charges of assault, domestic violence and aggravated burglary after his soon-to-be ex-wife reported he pushed his way into her home, shoving her down twice before her male companion stepped between them. The male claimed Agresta then “came after him,” putting him in a headlock and twice knocking him to the floor and putting his head ...

Career fair showcases opportunities close to home

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WINTERSVILLE — Making sure area high school students are aware of educational and employment opportunities available in the region is important. That's why the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has held its countywide Career and Education Fair for several years. "This is a fantastic way ...

Jefferson County rules out opioid funds for band camp roof

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STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed Thursday that repairing the roof at Toronto High School’s band camp isn’t an allowable use for opioid settlement funds. Assistant Prosecutor Shawn Blake said the OneOhio Memorandum of Understanding and Ohio Revised Code “strictly limits the use of opioid settlement proceeds” to opioid abatement purposes, including treatment, prevention, recovery and harm reduction. “A $22,000 roof repair for (the band camp) bears no legitimate connection to opioid remediation and falls entirely outside the approved uses ...

Follansbee looks to adjust its election schedule

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FOLLANSBEE — Follansbee officials are planning a change to the city charter in an effort to meet state-mandated adjustments to the municipal election schedule. Under advice from City Attorney Michael Gaudio, Follansbee Council agreed Monday to retain the Gurrera Law Office in Weirton for assistance in implementing the charter change. Mayor Scott McMahon explained the amendment, still in the early stages of development, is being pursued in an effort to meet the requirements of Senate Bill 50, approved by the West Virginia Legislature in April 2025. “This is for the election ...

For the birds — and Jefferson County

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BLOOMINGDALE — The first Jefferson County birding trail site will be dedicated Saturday at Hellbender Preserve. Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District Project Manager Aaron Dodds said they'll unveil new "Jefferson County Birding Trail" signage, then take visitors on a guided tour of ...

Weir Memorial Park flexes new addition

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WEIRTON — A new amenity will soon be ready for use at one of Weirton's major parks. After close to a year of planning, an outdoor fitness court developed in partnership with the National Fitness Campaign has been installed at Margaret Manson Weir Memorial Park in the city's Marland Heights ...