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The Jefferson County Regional Airport Authority will convene for a special meeting on Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the terminal building conference room. The agenda is not specified but could include important operational matters. Springfield Township Trustees are set to hold a budget hearing for the year 2026 on July 7 at 7 p.

m. , which may influence local funding and resource allocation. In Steubenville, the Ohio Department of Transportation will close the eastbound U. S. Route 22 approach to the Veterans Memorial Bridge for asphalt resurfacing from 7 p.

m. Sunday to 7 a. m. Monday. This closure aims to enhance road safety and infrastructure quality.

The detour will redirect traffic from Route 7 south to University Boulevard before reconnecting with Route 22. Local residents should prepare for potential delays during the construction period. Such infrastructure improvements are crucial for maintaining efficient transportation routes in the area.

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