Steubenville News

STEUBENVILLE a ' Jefferson County commissioners Wednesday received nine proposals from engineering consultants interested in preparing plans for installing sewers in the Pottery Addition area.

It was mistaken for a Thanksgiving Day turkey, but a deputy who stopped a car on a local interstate soon discovered a bird stuck on a roof rack was actually a wild owl, WTOV-TV in Steubenville, Ohio, reported.

The Regional Access Mobility Partnership is preparing for its purchase of transit scheduling software with additional work for consultants Wilbur Smith and Associates.

The National Weather Service is predicting chilly and dry weather for tonight's light-up ceremony.

A veteran political aide will seek an Ohio House seat in 2010. Democrat Lou Gentile of Steubenville, who recently served as assistant director of the Governor's Office of Appalachia, will announce his candidacy for the 95th House District this week.

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.