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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.
Criminal Justice students provided hands-on lessons to forensics students at the Jefferson County Vocational School, covering fingerprints, wounds, and evidence collection. Darrell Dunbar demonstrated bone identification while Delaney O’Brien discussed fingerprint analysis with students.
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.
Voter turnout in Jefferson County's general election reached 30 percent, with 12,838 of 42,675 registered voters participating. Polling sites, including Sargus Hall behind Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Wintersville, facilitated the voting process.
West Liberty University inaugurated its Appalachian Aquatic Conservation Center, becoming one of only four such facilities in U.S. universities. The center aims to hatch and release crayfish and spotted turtles to enhance wild populations, solidifying WLU's commitment to animal conservation.
Two volunteer departments in Richmond and Rayland received grants from the NiSource Charitable Foundation's public safety program. The funding will enhance their training initiatives aimed at improving community and youth public safety education.
Wellsburg Council plans to interview eight applicants for the city manager position on November 10 and 13. Mayor Dan Dudley aims to have a new manager in place by late November or early December to ensure a smooth transition with retiring City Manager Steve Maguschak. Discussions on council meeting frequency and potential election changes also took place during the meeting.
Top-seeded Madonna defeated No. 9 seed Cameron in a decisive sweep during the Class A Region 1 quarterfinals, winning 25-14, 25-12, 25-5. The victory improved Madonna's record to 25-9-1 and secured their advancement to the regional semifinals. Head coach Jae Hissam praised the team's preparation and focus despite a lengthy wait before the match.
Steubenville City Council voted 6-0, with one abstention, to recommend denying Brookfield Counseling and Recovery's request for a conditional use permit to operate a mental health facility due to proximity to an existing similar service. Community opposition included over 30 letters and concerns about safety and increased emergency calls, particularly given the facility's location near a school.
Ohioans can apply for home energy bill assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program starting Monday until March 31 or until funds are depleted. Eligible households facing disconnection or with low incomes can receive help by scheduling an appointment with the Jefferson County CAC. Required documentation includes recent energy bills and proof of income for all household members.