WEIRTON — The ballots are set for West Virginia’s general election, which will take place Nov. 3. Hancock County voters will have two local races on their ballots. Republican Ronnie D. Jones of Weirton, who…
Redevelopment begins on former Weirton Elks Lodge building
WEIRTON — Work has begun to stabilize and rehabilitate the former Elks Lodge building in Weirton. The Weirton Elks Lodge…
Brooke board sets temporary fees for Hope Scholarship students
WELLSBURG — Members of the Brooke County Board of Education approved numerous expenditures, several overnight and day trips for employee…
Fox Run CEO placed on leave following arrest
ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Fox Run CEO Randall Mackendrick has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest on multiple charges,…
Commissioners award courthouse fire alarm contract
STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners awarded the contract to replace the courthouse’s outdated fire alarm system to Fort Steuben Maintenance.…
Hancock County to seek proposals for new courthouse X-ray machine
NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County commissioners are seeking an upgrade to the security systems at the main entrance to the…
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Steubenville sanitation schedule changes for Labor Day STEUBENVILLE — The City of Steubenville Sanitation Department will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. No garbage collection will occur Monday. During the week of Sept. 7-11, garbage collection will occur one day later than usual. Cross Creek sets special meeting WINTERSVILLE — Cross Creek…
SMITHFIELD — The Friendship Park District will host a public dedication ceremony Sept. 12 for Jefferson…
Jefferson County Heritage Tree to be planted at Friendship Park
OhioRISE welcomes all to Inclusion Night at Jefferson County Fair
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Toronto gets going, sweeps Weir High
TORONTO — The Toronto volleyball team wanted to put forth a strong showing against…
GOLF BEAVER TOPS BIG RED, CREEK STEUBENVILLE — The Beaver Local golf team topped Big Red…
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Steelers still hoping to sign Porter, but a deadline is looming
MORGANTOWN — Rich Rodriguez couldn't keep West Virginia football's starting quarterback a secret forever. The Mountaineers…
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Indian Creek’s Marshall honored as Nutrition Group Director of the Year
WINTERSVILLE — Nicole Marshall has made it her mission to nourish students while they…
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Ross Gallabrese: Election battles heat up
Now that just about every area school has opened for the academic year, the Jefferson County Fair has wrapped up its 155th run and teams in Ohio are completing the second week of the high school football season, we can expect to see this year's election campaigns really begin to heat up. That's not…
Ross Gallabrese: Statewide candidates still showing interest in community
Ross Gallabrese: County fairs remain special
Ross Gallabrese: Pedestrians beware
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ANDREW MATTA JR.
Andrew “Drew” Matta Jr. entered his heavenly home Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, after suffering a severe cerebral stroke Aug. 16, 2026. Drew was born Feb. 25, 1957, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Andy Matta and Betty (Horvath) Matta, who survives and lives in Wolf Run, Ohio. The oldest of three sons, Drew grew…
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