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Opinions differ on Steubenville Council's decision to lease city parcels for fracking

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STEUBENVILLE — It wasn’t that he was thrilled at the prospect of letting Ascent Resources drill under 19 city-owned parcels, including historic Beatty Park and the old city landfill. And he didn’t vote for it just because there’d be a $1 million-plus signing allowance. Councilman at large Joel Walker said he was one of six city council members to vote “yes” because under Ohio’s forced pooling law, Ascent could and likely was going to do it anyway — and at least by accepting their bid, the city will get a hefty signing bonus plus royalties. “The city was one of the ...

Amsterdam flea market offers vendors, raffles and community fun

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AMSTERSDAM – The Rogers Park Flea Market is set for Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a full day of vendors, food, raffles and activities planned for the community. Organizers are seeking volunteers to assist with traffic, ticket sales and keeping the park tidy. Donations of basketballs, pop and water also are being accepted for the community. Brianna Whitehead will offer $5 nail trims near the dog park for those bringing their dogs to the event. A lineup of food trucks and drink vendors will be on hand, and organizers also are hoping to find a local produce grower interested in ...

Award-winning Italian film has local tie

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STEUBENVILLE — When Carmine Pate talks about his father, he proudly points to the numerous movie roles he has had during a career in the film industry that has spanned more than 50 years. “He got his first break in films when he was cast in the early 1970s in a film called ‘The ...

Women's golf

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Town and Country EAST SPRINGFIELD — The Town & Country Ladies Golf League held a Throw Out the Worst Two Holes match on July 23. The following are the winners: A flight — Megan Evans, B flight — Debbie Hendricks, and C flight — Shirley Guida. Winners for the longest drive on No. 2: A flight — Dorothy Baire, B flight — Hendricks, and C flight — Nancy Lellie. Winners for the longest drive on No. 9: A flight — Baire, B flight — Cathy Jackson, and C flight — Lellie. The closest to pin on No. 8: A flight — Evans, B flight — Jackson, and C flight — Guida ...

Steubenville police expand crime-fighting technology

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STEUBENVILLE — The Steubenville Police Department said grants it has received from the Mary Jane Brooks Charitable Trust have made the city a little safer for everybody. During the past three years, the trust has committed more than $140,000 for departmental needs ranging from a drone and ...