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Jefferson County commissioners hear 911 update

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STEUBENVILLE — Next generation upgrades coming at Jefferson County’s 911 center will make it more efficient while boosting location accuracy. A 2023 law mandated all 88 Ohio counties transition from their current, analog systems to NexGen 911’s digital, internet-based system. It’s ...

Edison FFA places fifth

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RICHMOND — FFA members attending Edison High School gained fifth-place honors in the 55th-annual National Arabian Horse Association judging contest, held in Tulsa, Okla., Oct. 24-25. Students competed against approximately 100 individuals and 22 teams from across the country. Sponsored by ...

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Church to celebrate anniversary STEUBENVILLE — The Second Baptist Church in Steubenville will celebrate its 134th anniversary beginning at 10:45 a.m. Nov. 23. Located at 717 Adams St., Jeff Stanford, senior pastor, will join the Rev. James Bowie in a day of recognizing the church and its ...

Democrats launch meal program

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STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Democratic Party has launched a Thanksgiving meal program to help local families who are facing rising grocery costs this holiday season. The initiative provides $40 Aldi gift cards, enough to purchase all the necessities for a full Thanksgiving dinner for ...

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Never Alone event planned WEIRTON — Never Alone West Virginia will host a drug awareness event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 30 in the gymnasium of the Lauttamus Communications and Security building, located at 1000 Colliers Way in Weirton. The event is intended to promote drug awareness, ...

Hancock commissioners discussing future of former Parks office

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NEW CUMBERLAND — The Hancock County commissioners are looking into options for the future use of one county-owned building on Gas Valley Road. The agenda for Thursday’s county commission meeting included the consideration of use of 689 Gas Valley Road. Commission President Eron Chek ...