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A Pittsburgh woman faces grand larceny charges after allegedly stealing food and taking a Weirton Transit bus for a joyride. Tina M. Renner, 39, drove the bus around a parking lot before fleeing when the driver intervened. She was later arrested by police, who discovered she also had an outstanding warrant from Pennsylvania.
Three individuals face drug charges in Steubenville after law enforcement seized cocaine, fentanyl, and cash during raids. The Jefferson County Drug Task Force arrested George Lewis Boyd Jr., George Lewis Boyd III, and Tayonna Wade for possessing illegal substances, with Wade also charged for bringing drugs into a detention facility. They await preliminary hearings following their arraignment in Steubenville Municipal Court.
Brooke County Commissioners announced plans to revive a county planning commission to address land use and zoning issues. The commission aims to update the county's comprehensive plan, which has not been revised since 2013, to better support local development and grant applications.
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.
Steubenville City Council plans to hear a proposal from a developer to establish a Dollar General on the vacant Grant school site in the South End. Mayor Jerry Barilla highlighted the economic benefits, including job creation and land reclamation, although some council members expressed concerns about the health implications of the store's offerings.
Nick Loftin propelled the Kansas City Royals to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates with a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning and a walk-off RBI single in the ninth. Rookie Jac Caglianone also contributed with his first extra-base hit at home, while Oneil Cruz and Nick Gonzales homered for the Pirates. The Royals have won five of their last six games.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz will participate in the Home Run Derby next week in Atlanta, joining notable players like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Byron Buxton. Cruz, who hit his 16th homer on Tuesday, expressed excitement for the event, stating, “I like to hit balls far.” The 26-year-old has a history of powerful hits, including a 458-foot homer with an exit velocity of 115.6 mph.
Members of the Fort Steuben Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution proudly marched in Weirton’s Fourth of July parade. They expressed their pride in their patriotic ancestors from the Revolutionary War and encouraged women interested in joining to contact the chapter.