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Weirton Council re-examining parking ordinance proposal

WEIRTON – Weirton Council is taking a second look at an ordinance, presented earlier this month and designed to address concerns with the parking and storage of vehicles on unimproved areas, before moving it toward final passage. Council met in a work session Tuesday, deciding to form a ...

Police Reports

STEUBENVILLE POLICE Worked up: An employee at Sunset Market Deli reports a man was “calling and making threats to rob the store” Monday. The clerk advised he used Apple Pay at a pump and on his phone it said the transaction completed but “the pump would not activate and said his card was declined.” She printed off the receipt which said the transaction was canceled but the male demanded the store give him $20 worth of gas and when she refused, “he became very aggressive and shoved his cell phone towards her face to show her the transaction.” She advised the transaction ...

Ohio starts process to pause gas tax

Two bills were introduced in the Ohio legislature Monday to suspend the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel fuel as drivers grapple with higher prices at the pumps amid conflict in the Middle East and other factors. If passed into law, the legislation would save Ohio residents $725 million, John Fortney, spokesman for the Republican Senate Caucus told The Center Square. Republicans believe higher tax collections for the state’s General Fund will cover the cost of the holiday and keep local municipalities whole in terms of road and bridge funding. “Highway construction and local ...

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Steubenville finance director urges cautious budget approach

STEUBENVILLE — At a time when Steubenville Finance Director Dave Lewis is urging a conservative budget approach, at least two department heads warned City Council Tuesday there are big ticket items on the horizon that are funding musts. Fire Chief Joe Ribar told council they can figure on ...

Brooke commission set to begin awarding of opioid funds

WELLSBURG – Following several months of discussion and review, Brooke County commissioners could begin their distribution of opioid settlement funds in the coming weeks. The county has received requests from 13 area organizations – a total of $2,302,275.65 - each hoping for a share of the ...