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Local News June 23, 2026

Tax bills to be mailed STEUBENVILLE — Tax bills for the second half of 2025 will be mailed today, according to Jefferson County Treasurer Brian J. Scarpone. Scarpone noted that the final day for payment without penalty will be Aug. 4. Those who do not receive a bill in the next several days should contact the county Treasurer's Office at (740) 283-8572. Officials encourage property owners planning to pay their bills by check or money order to mail their payments to P.O. Box 398, Steubenville, OH 43952. Payments also can be placed in the office's drop box located on the alley ...

From foundry to future: Warwood site eyed for 100-megawatt data center campus

Local News June 23, 2026

WHEELING – A new computing and energy technology campus is being eyed for a former industrial site in Warwood, where a phase-by-phase development plan ultimately includes a large-scale data center expansion with 100 megawatt regional compute hub capabilities. Word on the sale of the former ...

Ohio Valley native to represent West Virginia at Miss America competition

Local News June 23, 2026

MARTINSBURG — The Ohio Valley will be represented on the Miss America stage this fall after a Wheeling Park High School graduate was crowned Miss West Virginia on Saturday night. Elizabeth Romanek beamed as she was crowned the winner. Her win was not a surprise to many, after the Miss ...

Heavy rain triggers road closures, high water

Local News June 23, 2026

WHEELING — Heavy rainfall and flash flooding Monday led to multiple road closures and reports of high water in Elm Grove,Triadelphia, West Liberty and other parts of Ohio County as storms moved through the region. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh issued flash flood warnings Monday afternoon for portions of the Ohio Valley, including Ohio County, warning of life-threatening flash flooding as up to 4 inches of rain fell in some areas with additional rainfall reported possible. Flash flooding was already occurring across the warned area on Monday evening, with impacts expected ...

Teen accused in bomb threats remains jailed after bond motion denied

Local News June 23, 2026

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A Belmont County judge on Monday refused to reduce bond or release an 18-year-old St. Clairsville man accused of making multiple bomb threats to local businesses after prosecutors and defense attorneys debated whether he has a stable place to live and whether a letter he ...

Crackdown coming: Shadyside targets e-bike, scooter violations

Local News June 23, 2026

SHADYSIDE – The village of Shadyside is cracking down on enforcement of electronic bikes, powered scooters and other powered mobility device laws within the village. During Monday’s regularly scheduled council meeting, Mayor Mike Meintel provided council with a public service announcement ...