KURT WEINSCHENKER HEADLINES

July 1, 2026

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Steubenville city building inspectors have condemned the Fort Steuben Mall, forcing most interior businesses to close immediately because of serious code violations.
The regional power grid is feeling the pressure. PJM data shows a major Virginia data center corridor pushed a key transmission line to its limit on nearly half the days in June, raising concerns as electricity demand continues to climb.
Ohio County residents packed Waterfront Hall Tuesday night to voice opposition to a proposed Warwood data center, citing concerns over higher electric and water bills. State Senate candidate Shawn Fluharty and congressional candidate Ace Parsi attended the meeting, calling for greater oversight before the project moves forward.
The Jefferson County Humane Society will continue operating the Hancock County Animal Shelter after county commissioners approved a new one-year agreement backed by $360,000 in county funding.
The America 250 Relay is making its way through the Ohio Valley today, carrying a U.S. flag hand-to-hand across the country. The relay is expected in Harrison County this afternoon, Jefferson County this evening, and Wheeling tonight.
And in Marshall County, deputies arrested a man wanted in connection with a stolen ATV after finding him hiding underneath his own house. Authorities say the search ended peacefully.