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Steubenville, Indian Creek Schools caught up in state testing review

Local News September 9, 2026

COLUMBUS — Schools in three area school districts, including Steubenville City Schools, are among 52 school buildings across the state under investigation for alleged anomalies in their spring 2026 state test results, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce said. ODEW said the investigation began more than a month ago after Columbus City Schools self-reported testing anomalies at two high schools. “As part of that ongoing investigation, DEW took the proactive step of directing its state testing vendor to launch a comprehensive review of statewide testing data to determine ...

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Daily Happenings September 9, 2026

Water line maintenance planned WEIRTON – Crews from the Weirton Area Water Board are scheduled to work on a water line on McHendry Street, beginning at 8 a.m., Friday. Water customers on McHendry Street, at 149, 153, and 200 Clay Street, and on Francis Street and Grand Street may experience low or no water pressure during this time. A boil order will be issued once service is restored. Brooke BOE to meet WELLSBURG – The Brooke Board of Education will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the board office located at 1201 Pleasant Ave. Airport authority to meet WINTERSVILLE — The ...

History center, Meadowcroft host Ice Age expedition

Community September 9, 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Senator John Heinz History Center and Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village will take visitors on a journey through Western Pennsylvania's prehistoric past during a special Ice Age Expedition day trip featuring expert-led tours at both museums from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 26. The day will begin at the history center with a guided tour of the museum's new exhibition, “Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” led by Chief Historian Anne Madarasz. The tour will explore how glaciers and changing climates transformed the region and examine the people and animals ...

Weirton Water project clears state hurdle

Local News September 9, 2026

WEIRTON – While not on the agenda Monday, Weirton’s water issues continued to be a focus at Monday’s city council meeting, both with residents expressing their frustrations and officials noting the overcoming of an early hurdle in getting a line replacement project ordered by the state ...

Several Ohio Valley students named National Merit semifinalists

Local News September 9, 2026

Students from across the Ohio Valley have found their names on the prestigious list of National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, which were announced Wednesday. Five Wheeling Park High School seniors and one senior each from The Linsly School, John Marshall High School and Steubenville High School were among the more than 16,000 semifinalists in this year's group. They will have the opportunity to continue the competition for around 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth approximately $24 million that will be awarded starting next spring. From Wheeling Park, Dominic Brown, Tristin ...

Prosecutor: Man accused of crimes in Acton incident didn’t commit felonies

Local News September 9, 2026

CANFIELD — Patrick Havas, who is alleged to have lunged at Amy Acton, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, during an incident Sunday afternoon at the Canfield Fair, did not commit any offenses that rise to felonies, Mahoning County Prosecutor Lynn Maro said. Havas, 38, of Canfield, was arrested Sunday on two counts of assault and one misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct. An additional misdemeanor charge of inciting panic was added Tuesday during his arraignment in Mahoning County Area Court in Canfield before Judge Molly Johnson. Havas, who was armed at the time of his arrest, ...