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Follansbee American Legion Post 45 held a Veterans Day service to honor military sacrifices and announced a new operational base donated by local dentist Dr. Michael Pippo. The post's previous headquarters suffered a roof collapse, prompting community support for its meetings and future reconstruction efforts.
A Hart Research poll shows Democrat Dr. Amy Acton leading Republican Vivek Ramaswamy by one point in the Ohio gubernatorial race, with Acton at 46% and Ramaswamy at 45%. This close result, within the poll's margin of error, indicates a competitive election ahead.
Mike Tomlin expressed confidence in Aaron Rodgers' ability to recover from a poor performance in the Steelers' 25-10 loss to the Chargers. The Steelers struggled on third downs, converting only 21% in recent games, prompting Tomlin to emphasize the need for better offensive execution.
Steubenville City Council deliberated on whether to proceed with repairing a shelter in Beatty Park after discovering potential costs could exceed $230,000. Despite concerns over the city's budget, council members agreed to seek bids for the project rather than abandon it. They emphasized the importance of addressing the shelter's deterioration to avoid escalating expenses.
The Kamin Science Center in Pittsburgh will host various holiday-themed events this season, including a 3-D screening of “The Polar Express” and a guided planetarium show. Visitors can also participate in workshops to create custom charcuterie boards and laser-cut ornaments, among other activities. Events cater to all ages, making it an ideal destination for festive fun and discovery.
Saline Township voters rejected a five-year 6-mill levy for emergency medical services, with 75.76% opposing the measure. Township Trustee Ryan Holland, a supporter of the levy, expressed disappointment, attributing the loss to misinformation. The levy would have generated $424,008 annually to support local EMS.
Steubenville City Schools will host Veterans Day activities next week, welcoming over 100 veterans to join students in honoring their service. Events include breakfast, musical performances, and a commemorative display recognizing veterans connected to school staff. Teachers aim to teach students about gratitude and the significance of military service.
Dan Bove Jr. and Brianne Schoolcraft won seats on the Indian Creek Local School District board, with Bove receiving 41.58% of the votes. Voters also renewed a five-year, 7.9-mill levy, which will generate approximately $3.28 million for operational expenses.
Jefferson County voters renewed a 1-mill, five-year levy for their public library, with 52.18% supporting the measure. Library Director Mike Gray expressed gratitude for the approval, despite concerns about anti-LGBTQ sentiment influencing the close vote. The library aims to continue providing quality services, including the upcoming Bergholz branch opening in 2026.
Steubenville voters approved all eight charter revisions and re-elected Councilmen Tracy McManamon and Royal Mayo in close council races. McManamon secured 91.32 percent of the votes against a write-in opponent, while Mayo won by 29 votes over his Republican challenger. Mayor Ralph Petrella also triumphed, receiving 2,296 votes.