Brilliant News

A Mingo Junction man is being held in the Jefferson County Jail today on pending charges after leading sheriff's deputies on a high-speed chase Thursday evening on U.S. Route 22.

Updated: 6/30/2009 9:15:40 AM Posted: 6/30/2009 9:14:50 AM The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency disclosed the locations of 44 "high-hazard" coal-ash piles in 10 states on Monday, after previously saying they were keeping the locations secret to prevent them from becoming targets of terrorism.

Here are the nights and times for area fireworks displays. WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 St.Clairsville-Belmont County Fairgrounds, part of Community Days 10 p.m. Riesbeck's in St.Clairsville will be having fireworks as part of the 13th annual West Fest on July 15.

Several musicians will take the stage during Chester's Fourth of July Celebration this year.

The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County held an emergency meeting today at the Downtown Steubenville Public Libr ary.

Officials with the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County say the governor is proposing a 50 percent cut to public library funding that has already seen a 20-percent reduction.

A 15-member First Priority Mission Team will leave Brilliant Sunday for a mission trip to Bay City, Mich., where it will partner with Group Workcamps in home repair projects.

ENSELL, James A. "Jimmy" III, 45, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, at home.

BROWN, Alice G., 86, of Rush Run, Ohio, passed away, Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at her home.

BRILLIANT -- Ohio police say a woman was killed when a golf cart she was riding around her property flipped over.

BRILLIANT, Ohio - Police in Ohio say a woman was killed when a golf cart she was riding around her property flipped over.

Posted Friday, May 15, 2009 ; 02:56 PM Post Comment Updated Friday, May 15, 2009 ; 03:30 PM Three area dealerships have received word that General Motors will not be extending their franchise contract beyond 2010.

HUGGINS, Herbert H., "Hogy," 80, of Mingo Junction, died Saturday, May 9, 2009, at his home.

The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has branches in the following locations: Steubenville Downtown , Adena, Steubenville West End , Brilliant, Tiltonsville, Dillonvale, and Toronto.

Jefferson County commissioners on Thursday said the board isn't interested at this time in making any changes in who the county purchases water from for the south end of the county.

The YWCA has announced its April activities classes. They include: Cooking Classes, April 4, with pre-registration by March 30 by calling 282-1261; cost $5; first through fifth grade, 9 a.m.; adults, 10 a.m.; middle and high school, noon.

Brian Harvey was 14 years old when he joined the village junior firefighters. Harvey wanted to join because his mother, grandfather and two uncles already were part of the 45-member department.

Jefferson County LaPetit Salon 807, Eight and Forty, held its February meeting at Brilliant Post 573 with Vera Reynard presiding.

It's a sign of spring when the Steubenville Art Association announces plans for its annual Spring Regional Exhibit.

Cited: Charles A. Spence, 21, 1319 Euclid Ave., failure to control; Patricia L. Taylor, 44, 320 Clearview Drive, Wellsburg, speeding; Christopher W. Briggs, no age or address reported by police, stop sign; and ...