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Steubenville's Big Red baseball team defeated Zanesville 6-0 in the opening round of the OHSAA Division III District tournament, showcasing strong pitching and defense. Nolan Blackburn pitched a complete game shutout while the team executed a rare triple play, advancing them to face top-seeded Tri-Valley in the next round.
Bill Stephens, the Buckeye Local High School band director, will retire on May 31 after 30 years of service. He has taught over 1,000 students and led numerous performances, including a memorable parade in Washington, D.C., in 2014. Stephens plans to continue his involvement in music education and spend time with his family after retirement.
The Richmond Community Historical Society has chosen “50 Years of History in Our Community” as the theme for this year's Memorial Day parade, scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday. The event marks the organization's golden anniversary, with a breakfast hosted by Boy Scout Troop 20 preceding the parade at Richmond Methodist Church.
The final phase of paving for the Panhandle Recreation Trail in Weirton has commenced, completing the asphalt surface on the trail's West Virginia section. The project, which cost over $300,000, involved collaboration among various city departments and funding from multiple government levels and private foundations. Parks Director Coty Shingle emphasized the project's significance for the community and the Tri-State Area.
The Brooke-Hancock Region IX Regional Planning and Development Council received a $1.2 million Brownfields Coalition Assessment Grant from the U.S. EPA. The funding will support environmental assessments and redevelopment projects across Hancock, Brooke, and Jefferson counties, particularly in Mingo Junction and Weirton. Executive Director Michael Paprocki emphasized the grant's potential to revitalize underutilized properties into community assets.
Mon Power plans a power outage affecting 154 customers outside Wellsburg on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a rain delay to Thursday. The outage will impact areas including Saddle Club, Pierce Run, and McKinleyville roads. Residents should prepare for potential disruptions during this time.
Hulu’s reboot of “Prison Break” will film its pilot in Moundsville and Wheeling in June, seeking extras to portray prisoners. The production, from 20th Television, marks a notable return for the series and aims to capitalize on the region's filming locations.
Alumni from Wayne High School will honor military veterans during a Memorial Day tribute at the former school site in Bloomingdale. The event, organized by a veterans committee, aims to recognize the sacrifices of those who attended the school and served in various wars. The public is invited to participate in the memorial activities on May 26.
The Sycamore Youth Center will host performances of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" featuring 50 young actors aged 5 to 12. Directed by Virginia Carpenter, the free event aims to engage the community with a magical journey through Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at the center in Steubenville.
Steubenville officials face a $5.15 million expense to address an environmental issue halting a major wastewater project. Finance Director Dave Lewis reported that the city currently repays over $48 million in loans while tax collections remain strong, but infrastructure improvements will influence utility rates for decades. Councilman Tracy McManamon emphasized the importance of understanding the city’s debt alongside its revenue.