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A ‘Reel’ Conversation: Jones Talks ‘Otto,’ Acting and Ohio Film Pride

BRILLIANT — Ask Peter Lawson Jones to tell you about the most difficult job he has held, and he will give you an honest answer — acting. "Of all of the professions I have had in my life, being an actor is the toughest. It's absolutely the toughest for the simple reason that there are no ...

ARC’s Manchin speaks at Wheeling University

WHEELING – West Virginia has been building its state road system for six decades, and it’s still “only 92 % complete,” explained Gayle Manchin, co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission. As such, people shouldn’t be surprised that availability of high speed internet and entry ...

Steubenville students protest in support of teacher

STEUBENVILLE — About 15 students left Steubenville High School on Thursday morning to stage a protest in support of a teacher who has resigned following spread of his criticism of President Trump during a classroom session. Several bore signs referring to Scott Lane, the American history ...

Jefferson County budget cuts, rate hikes on horizon

STEUBENVILLE — Asking department heads to voluntarily reconsider their funding requests only moved the 2026 budget needle about a half-million dollars, so Jefferson County commissioners said Thursday they’ll do it for them. After lengthy work sessions keying on revenue stressors within ...

Sidewalk project aims to connect neighborhoods around Franciscan

STEUBENVILLE — With two more dormitories in the works at Franciscan University’s lower campus, city officials are gearing up for a sidewalk project they say will make it safer for students — and Steubenville residents at large — to travel throughout the city on foot. The university ...

WPHS student athletes educated ‘sextortion’

WHEELING – A lot of parents, coaches and teachers will tell youths “just stay away from that stuff” when it comes to avoiding trouble and making bad life choices, according to Chris Daugherty, Wheeling Park High School football coach and athletic director. But avoiding the use of drugs ...