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Classmates from Steubenville High School's Class of 1960 celebrated their 65th reunion at the Steubenville Country Club on June 28. This gathering may be the group's final reunion, as they have met every five years since their first reunion in 1970.
Weirton’s water treatment plant will undergo system switchovers to double its treatment capacity from 4 million to 8 million gallons per day. The $40 million upgrade, managed by Triton Construction, is over 40% complete and aims for substantial completion by January. Notifications will be issued to inform customers about the scheduled switches and any potential effects.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey is pursuing a federal disaster declaration for Ohio and Marion counties, three weeks after severe flash flooding. In contrast, President Trump quickly declared a disaster for Texas, where 108 people died in flooding from July 2 to July 4. Morrisey aims to expedite the federal approval process, citing delays due to additional information requests from FEMA.
Jefferson County has received multiple marriage applications, featuring couples from various locations, including California, Texas, and Pennsylvania. Notable applications include those from Steubenville, highlighting a local trend in marriage filings.
Investigators identified six victims of a plane crash in Howland, Ohio, including prominent community members James Weller and pilot Joseph Maxin. The twin-engine Cessna 441 Conquest crashed shortly after taking off from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, prompting an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Several communities in the region have scheduled fireworks displays for the upcoming holiday weekend. Notable events include shows in Wells Township, Steubenville, and Weirton, with the first display set for Thursday at dusk. Residents can enjoy multiple displays through July 12 at various locations.
Follansbee, Brooke County, and Weirton police charged multiple individuals with offenses including driving under the influence and theft over the weekend. Notably, a woman faced felony theft charges for attempting to steal nearly $2,500 in merchandise from Wal-Mart. Local authorities responded to various incidents, including public intoxication and suspicious activity.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a two-year, $60 billion budget that flattens the state's income tax and allocates $600 million for a new Cleveland Browns stadium. The budget faced 67 line-item vetoes, including cuts to funding for homeless shelters and restrictions on public library materials. Democrats criticized the budget as favoring the wealthy while DeWine defended it as a win for taxpayers.
A 13-year-old girl from Burgettstown drowned in the Ohio River near the Veterans Memorial Bridge on Monday evening. Despite immediate rescue efforts by the Weirton Police, she was pronounced dead at the hospital. The incident occurred while she was swimming with family members.
Weirton dedicated new banners honoring local veterans who were prisoners of war or made the ultimate sacrifice. The ceremony featured 13 banners at Brooke-Hancock County Veterans Memorial Park, with room for more in the future. Councilman Tim Connell, a Navy veteran, led the initiative and encouraged families of qualifying veterans to participate.