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From challenges to confidence: Juvenile Court celebrates youth achievements

Community July 30, 2026

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Juvenile Court will celebrate the successful completion of its summer Concentrated Conduct Adjustment Program and CrossFit for Change program on Aug. 5 at the Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities. The event will recognize youth who demonstrated commitment, growth and perseverance throughout the 10-week summer initiative. The summer CCAP program is designed to provide youth with opportunities to strengthen their mental, emotional and social skills through structured programming, positive mentorship and meaningful community ...

Daily Happenings

Daily Happenings July 30, 2026

Today's Birthday July 30 Mark Garza, Steubenville Police Beat Steubenville Public displays: A disturbance was reported in the 1400 block of Oregon Avenue Monday. A female said her teenage daughter was upset because she was “kissing her significant other” in front of her and “she does not like it.” The two of them argued, but mom arranged for the girl to spend the night with her older sister. Booked: A city resident ended up in custody after an employee at Sunoco reported he was causing a disturbance Monday. The clerk wanted a report filed and the man trespassed from the ...

New golf simulator coming to Weirton

Local News July 30, 2026

WEIRTON – Local golfers soon won't have to leave the Tri-State Area to enjoy playing some of their favorite courses from around the world. Father and son duo, Bob and Travis Bolner, are getting ready to open Hosel Rockets Golf Center in Weirton, bringing a home-grown golf simulator and ...

Briefs

Community July 30, 2026

Amsterdam flea market set AMSTERDAM — The Together We Fight Flea Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 8 at Rogers Park on Shannon Street. Organizers said the event will happen rain or shine, and admission will be free. There are still openings for vendors, and booths cost $20. Donations of sports gear, drinks and snacks are welcome, organizers added, and volunteers are needed. There will be drawings, games and food trucks available. For information, call (740) 512-3278 or send an email to letsfighttogether58@gmail.com. Salvation Army plans coat registration ...

Jefferson County preserve opens window into local ecosystem

Local News July 30, 2026

RICHMOND — Ohio State University Extension and the Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District are teaming up for a guided nature walk — a three-quarter-mile tour of the Quaker Ridge Nature Preserve. From 5-7 p.m. today, OSU Extension’s Erika Lyon and SWCD staff will lead area ...

Wheeling native makes waves in water research At WVU

Community July 30, 2026

MORGANTOWN -- For West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources student Sarah Nelson, water is more than a field of study — it’s personal. Growing up near Wheeling, West Virginia, Nelson spent much of her childhood exploring creeks and woods on ...