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The southbound right lane of state Route 7 in Steubenville will close from 7 a. m. to 3 p. m. Thursday for maintenance work, according to the city's public works department.

Traffic will continue to flow in the left lane, and motorists are advised to exercise caution and remain alert for changes in traffic patterns. The Brooke County Board of Education has moved its next meeting to 5 p. m. Tuesday at the board's office on Pleasant Avenue. Meanwhile, MonPower has announced a planned power outage for approximately 227 customers in the Rabbit Hill Road area on Tuesday from 8 a.

m. to 2 p. m. Crews will perform essential maintenance during this time. This outage, originally scheduled for an earlier date, may be postponed again depending on weather conditions.

Local officials emphasize the importance of maintaining road infrastructure and reliable power service for residents. These updates reflect the community's ongoing efforts to manage essential services effectively.

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