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Maple returns to Jefferson commission seat

STEUBENVILLE—Voters in Jefferson County decided to give Commissioner Dave Maple another four years on Tuesday night. “Obviously, we’re very happy with the results,” he said. “We’re ready to get moving. We have a lot of work in front of us with the budget from next year, the ...

Indian Creek School District levy passes by narrow margin

STEUBENVILLE ­ Renewal of the five-year operating levy for Indian Creek Schools passed by a narrow margin on Tuesday. A total of 4,991 voters, or 50.19 percent, supported it, while 4,954 voters, or 49.81 percent, were against it. With a difference of 37 votes between the unofficial totals, ...

Plesich takes county clerk’s office

STEUBENVILLE — For the first time in 20 years, Jefferson County will start the year without a Corrigan in the clerk of courts office. Republican newcomer Andrew Plesich easily outpaced his opponent, Democrat Darrin Corrigan, to claim victory. Unofficially, Plesich scored 19,427 votes to ...

Corpus Christi student tests positive for COVID-19

WHEELING — Ohio County Schools reported no additional positive COVID-19 tests within the school system Tuesday after four staff members tested positive for the virus over the past few days. Meanwhile, a single positive COVID-19 case has been identified at Corpus Christi School in Warwood. ...

Monroe Has Talent set for Sept. 12

WOODSFIELD — The second annual Monroe Has Talent show is set for Sept. 12, but it remains unclear if it will be held virtually or in person due to COVID-19 restrictions on entertainment venues. Mick Schumacher, county commissioner and a member of the arts council, said due to Gov. Mike ...

Belmont Savings Bank announces wealth management partnership

BELLAIRE -- Belmont Savings Bank President and CEO Todd Cover announced a new wealth management partnership with independent adviser Julie Vavra-Daley of Commonwealth Financial Services. “We’re excited to announce this new service to our customers,” Cover said. “Adding a partnership ...