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Utility poles cut down with chainsaw for second night in Columbiana County

ELKRUN TWP. – For the second morning in a row, Columbiana County Sheriff’s Deputies were in Elkrun Township, taking pictures of utility poles that had been cut down with a chainsaw. Township Trustee Randy Perrino told 21 News Friday morning that the local road superintendent found two poles...

Columbiana County, OH · 8h

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Jefferson County leaders tout development plan near YSU campus

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Jefferson County leaders are moving ahead with plans to develop land near Youngstown State University’s Steubenville campus, saying the effort is aimed not only at improving the area but also at attracting young people to the city and giving them a reason to stay. County...

Jefferson County, OH · 2d

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Petrella calls Steubenville at turning point, vows to tackle mall closure

Steubenville Mayor Ralph Petrella told residents Wednesday that the city is at a pivotal moment as it works to build on revitalization efforts, confront major challenges and chart what he described as a clear path forward. Petrella delivered his first State of the City address at Youngstown State University-Steubenville, where...

Steubenville, OH · 1d

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Tensions rise in Mingo Junction after ex-fire chief found guilty in court

MINGO JUNCTION, Ohio — Tensions remained high in Mingo Junction following the latest court ruling involving former Fire Chief Brandon Montgomery, as residents packed a village council meeting to protest council members’ handling of his case. Montgomery pleaded no contest, was found guilty and was sentenced to community...

Mingo Junction, OH · 2d

CBS Pittsburgh

Police and family of missing DoorDash driver in Pittsburgh find new video

Newly released video could hold a clue as to what happened in the moments before Zacariah Schuck went missing.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

WTRF- 7News

Ohio Valley repeat offender sold cocaine to confidential informant several times, sentenced for crimes

WHEELING, W.Va. — A Wheeling man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for trafficking drugs from a public housing apartment. Roger Lee Williams Jr., 32, sold cocaine to a confidential informant several times, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Investigators later searched Williams’ home at the Booker T. Apartments. Officers found cocaine, methamphetamine […]

Wheeling, WV · 1d

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Wintersville lands $400K oil and gas lease deal, plans infrastructure upgrades

Wintersville leaders say a new round of oil and gas lease revenue will help fuel the village’s long-term prosperity and growth, with plans already in place to put the money toward infrastructure projects. The village recently negotiated a lease covering about 60 acres of land, including streets and alleyways....

Wintersville, OH · 23h

WTRF- 7News

Man found at hospital arrested after alleged fight in West Virginia, other person found at home with gunshot wound

LOGAN, W.Va. (WTRF) — A West Virginia man faces several charges after a fight and reported gunfire, according to West Virginia State Police. Troopers from the Logan Detachment responded to the call on Nov. 11. Everyone involved had left before officers arrived. Troopers later learned that Homer Spry, 49, of Logan, was being treated at […]

Logan, WV · 1d

cityofweirton.com

Lane Closures on US 22, Veterans Memorial Bridge, Eastbound and Westbound, to Begin on Monday, November 23, 2026

– A portion of US 22, eastbound and westbound, on the Veterans Memorial Bridge, will have both the eastbound and westbound lanes closed, beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2026, through 5:00 a.m., on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, for cable replacements. The closures will be at night to minimize the impact on the traveling public. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route. Emergency vehicles will be accommodated.

Weirton, WV · 17h

WTRF- 7News

Korean War soldier from Steubenville returns home more than 75 years after going missing in action

STEUBENVILLE, OH. (WTRF) – A Steubenville soldier who was reported missing in action during the Korean War is finally returning home more than 75 years after his disappearance, following the identification of his remains by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. First Lt. Raymond Banker Gilbert, a native of Steubenville and graduate of Steubenville High School […]

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Locals Can’t Get Enough Of This Small-Town Steakhouse Hidden In Pennsylvania

Some restaurants earn their reputation quietly, one perfectly cooked steak at a time, and the Wooden Angel Restaurant in Beaver, Pennsylvania is exactly that kind of place. If you haven’t heard of it yet, don’t worry, you’re about to. There’s a particular kind of joy that comes...

Beaver, PA · 1d

CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh-area elected officials, police, and businesses call for immigration reform

As many western Pennsylvania police agencies have agreements with ICE, now, many are calling for changes in the immigration system.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Steubenville officials weigh four sites for new fire station as design deadline nears

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Steubenville officials are continuing discussions about building a new fire station as the city works toward early design and cost estimates for the project. The city has Employee Energy Architects, who face a deadline to provide preliminary designing costs. Officials have said the city would need...

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Cable thief chainsaws poles in Elkrun Twp. blocking road

ELKRUN TWP. - Investigators from the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Department and AT&T are trying to find out who would go through the trouble of sawing down two telephone poles to steal 50 to 100 feet of cable. Dispatchers received a call at around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, that two poles...

Columbiana County, OH · 1d

familyvacationsus.com

This Small Ohio Town Fills Its Streets With Over 200 Giant Nutcrackers And Strolling It Is Free

Dean Martin stands six feet tall on a downtown sidewalk, and he’s a nutcracker. Nearby, a singing nutcracker named Sebastian belts out Christmas tunes in Dean’s famous style. That’s just the warm-up. More than 200 life-size nutcrackers line the streets of this Ohio town, and each one...

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I-70 Traffic Patterns Altered for Wheeling Christmas Parade

Lane and Ramp Closures on Interstate 70 Westbound and Eastbound in Wheeling to Begin Monday, November 20, 2026. Ohio County, WV – A portion of Interstate 70 westbound in Wheeling will have the left lane closed, and the eastbound off ramps onto Main Street into downtown Wheeling will be closed from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Friday, November 20, 2026, for the Wheeling Christmas Parade. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.

Wheeling, WV · 9h

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Amid plans to shut off landlines, rural Ohioans worry of isolation

Decades ago, before cell phones buzzed and beeped in everyone's pockets, people relied on a network of copper wires to stay connected to loved ones. A landline phone’s chime was a familiar part of everyday life. In some Appalachian Ohio homes, like Paul Feezel’s, those landlines are still ringing....

Ohio · 1d

WTRF- 7News

Hundreds receive food items at final FRN mobile pantry of the year

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Hundreds of vehicles lined up on Wheeling Island Thursday morning for the final FRN mobile food pantry of the year. They gave out enough food for 280 households, the most they’ve had in the past six years. Items ranged from ham, eggs and bread to fresh fruits and vegetables and canned […]

Wheeling, WV · 22h

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Tuskegee Airmen mural will return downtown Steubenville

A blank wall in downtown Steubenville is set to become the new home of a mural many in the city were disappointed to see come down. City leaders on Wednesday announced plans to bring back the Tuskegee Airmen mural, tying its return to a new business development connected to Oyo Brewing Co. The mural will be repainted on a wall at the Antiques Warehouse on Market Street.