Downtown is continuing to redefine its future in the form of the American dream: Small businesses serving a particular niche.

In just a short amount of time, Jefferson County fire crews were put up against fighting separate blazes Monday night.

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol recognized a Steubenville Trooper as that Post's "Trooper of the Year." The OSHP announced that Robert J. Bodo had won the award based on his leadership, ethics and good relationship with the public.

A man found guilty of killing his girlfriend in 1987 is appealing his conviction.

Sue DiSabatino Ieropoli, 89, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday at the home of her daughter Rita Stratton, 14509 South Duck Creek Road, Salem.

Two men have been indicted on a variety charges following an investigation into an October hit-and-run accident on Route 202 that led to the seizure of more than $10,000 worth of drugs.

Jack Cera officially was hired Monday as the new coordinator of the Jefferson-Belmont Regional Solid Waste Authority.

In a move designed to strengthen Vatican dialogue with North American audiences for years to come, the Pontifical Council for Culture will host a series of conferences in the United States and Canada.

DENTZ, Donald A. "Don", 79 of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Saturday November 7, 2009 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, under the care of Valley Hospice, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Incumbent Democratic Steubenville Mayor Domenick Mucci won his bid for reelection Tuesday.

The Jefferson-Belmont Regional Solid Waste Authority officially hire Jack Cera as its new coordinator Monday.

An early-morning rollover accident sent one person to a local hospital Monday. Steubenville police told NEWS9 the crash happened near Big Red high school just before 6:30 a.m. on State Route 7 in the southbound lanes.

Hundreds of area veterans received a variety of information and screenings during the 16th annual Veterans Health Fair held Saturday by the Pittsburgh Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Jefferson County Veterans Service Commission and Steubenville City Schools.

ANTONUCCI, Frances M., 88 of Steubenville, died Wednesday November 4, 2009, in the loving company of her children in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Convicted murderer Terrell Yarbrough broke down sobbing as he addressed the families of his victims and apologized for his role in the May 31, 1999 murders of Aaron Land and Brian Muha.

Customers of National City Bank will see the changeover of local branches to PNC during the weekend, with the branches to be closed for the conversion on Saturday.

Chris Muha is the brother of Brian Muha, one of the two murder victim's killed by Terell Yarbrough.

Mayor Domenick Mucci easily won re-election to a fifth straight term beating Republican challenger Lou Arrico by a two to one margin Tuesday.

HAWKINS, Kenneth F., 62, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away October 31, 2009, at his residence.

Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. Topping the ballot today in Steubenville is the mayoral race between Domenick Mucci and Louis Arrico .