Bellaire Pickleball Court Project Faces Costly Construction Setback
Construction of Bellaire’s new pickleball courts has encountered a setback after it was discovered that the site does not meet required floodplain elevation standards. Crews are removing recently installed asphalt so the ground can be raised before construction continues. Questions have been raised about the engineering firm’s responsibility, but fault has not been officially established. The additional work could increase project costs, although no revised estimate has been released.
Shadyside Food Truck Dispute Sparks Debate Over Permit Process
A disagreement over a food truck permit brought Holey Rollers owner Jeremy Pasztor before Shadyside Village Council Monday evening. Pasztor claims his permit was approved and then revoked the following day, alleging that village officials treated him unfairly. Mayor Mike Meintel disputes that account, saying staff contacted Pasztor to clarify his application and that the business owner behaved disrespectfully toward an employee. Council is now considering stricter screening procedures for food truck permits.
West Virginia Supreme Court to Consider Religious Vaccine Exemptions
The West Virginia Supreme Court is consolidating two lawsuits involving religious exemptions from school vaccination requirements. The State Board of Education maintains that existing law does not permit religious exemptions, while Governor Patrick Morrisey and several families argue that legislation passed in 2023 requires them. The consolidated cases are expected to clarify how the state’s vaccination requirements must be applied.
Marshall County Preparing Major Emergency Alert System Upgrade
Marshall County officials are preparing to introduce Regroup, a new emergency notification platform expected to launch in early 2027. Emergency Management Director Tom Hart says the system will be more user-friendly and represents the county’s first major alert system upgrade in approximately a decade. Residents will be able to register for free and receive emergency notifications by phone.
October 13 Marks West Virginia Voter Registration Deadline
Tuesday, October 13, is the deadline for West Virginia residents to register to vote or update their registration ahead of the upcoming election. County clerks are encouraging voters who have moved or wish to change party affiliations to verify their information. Registration and updates are available through the West Virginia Secretary of State’s website at sos.wv.gov.
Forgotten Catholic Cemetery Discovered at Steubenville Development Site
Restoration work has been completed at gravesites in a previously forgotten Catholic cemetery discovered during construction of a senior housing development in Steubenville. According to the developer’s attorney, researchers now estimate that the site contains more than 100 sets of human remains. Crews have worked to restore the affected gravesites.
President Trump Campaigns in Youngstown for Ohio Republican Candidates
President Donald Trump appeared at a campaign rally in Youngstown Monday evening in support of U.S. Senator Jon Husted and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The event drew supporters to an arena reported to be approximately two-thirds full. The president addressed the crowd as Ohio’s election season continues.
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel to Headline Jefferson County Chamber Dinner
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel will return to Steubenville on October 28 as the featured speaker at the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce’s 118th annual dinner. Tressel previously delivered the keynote address in 2003, shortly after leading Ohio State University to a national football championship.
