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Toronto Council received an update on the Cooper Building site, which has been demolished. The site, previously home to the Cooper Hardware Store and Francy Department Store, is undergoing redevelopment following its razing in August.
Buckeye Local High School will celebrate its homecoming on Saturday with the theme "Enchanted Gardens." The king will be crowned during halftime of the Powerpuff game on Wednesday, and the queen will be crowned at Friday's football game against Carrick.
The Weir High School Class of 1967 will gather for a luncheon at Basil’s Sports Bar and Grill on Wednesday. The United Way of Jefferson County is set to host the Suzanne Kresser Memorial 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, with registration fees ranging from $5 to $25. Other community events include a card party at St. Paul’s and a fall gospel meeting at Weirton Heights Church of Christ.
Steubenville police charged Kyle C. Gordon, 30, with criminal trespassing after he returned to Wendy's and caused a disturbance. Meanwhile, a couple reported being attacked by a juvenile after a misunderstanding related to theft accusations. Police also dealt with various noise complaints and disturbances throughout the city over the weekend.
The Steubenville Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, a change from the usual 6 p.m. schedule due to a scheduling conflict. The meeting will take place at the board offices located at 611 N. Fourth St.
Weirton Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to amend sewer regulations to comply with state and federal standards. The changes are part of an expansion project that will increase the wastewater treatment plant's capacity from 4 million to 8 million gallons per day, necessitating a pre-treatment program for industrial discharges.
Brianna Mitchell, 32, pleaded guilty to child neglect in Wellsburg, receiving two years of supervised probation contingent on successful completion of a drug treatment program. Luke Martin, 32, was sentenced to one to five years of house arrest for fleeing law enforcement while under the influence. Both cases highlight ongoing issues of child safety and reckless behavior in the region.
Carpentry students at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School construct a new modular home, which will feature three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The project, the school's fourth, began in December and aims for completion with a structural inspection in spring. Once finished, the home is planned for sale.
A Wellsburg man, James Edward Adams Sr., received a life sentence without parole for murdering his father, a case initially ruled a suicide 37 years ago. Adams, 63, confessed to the crime, later recanted, but ultimately reaffirmed his guilt in court, stating he shot his father while he slept. The judge emphasized the seriousness of the crime and the conflicting statements made by Adams during the proceedings.
Follansbee Council debated plans for the city's fire station, considering renovations or a new building. Mayor Scott McMahon noted $2.7 million in federal funding is available, but some council members advocate for a new firehouse due to concerns about the existing structure. A work group will be formed to explore options further.