The future of the Fort Steuben Mall could become much clearer today as city building inspectors tour the property to determine whether repairs have been made since major code violations were issued in April. Ownership now faces a June 27 deadline to show meaningful progress or risk further action from the city.
In Wheeling’s Warwood neighborhood, residents packed a town hall meeting to learn more about a proposed data center at the former Centre Foundry site. Organizers say a state law has shifted planning and approval authority to the state level, leaving local governments with little say in the project.
A felony child abuse case against former Wheeling middle school principal Richard McCardle is moving forward after a magistrate ruled prosecutors presented enough evidence to send the case to a grand jury. The ruling follows courtroom video showing McCardle tackling a student to the ground.
Former Wheeling University administrator Jen Board has begun her new role as executive director of Youngstown State University Steubenville. The Jefferson County native says the campus will start small, with a long-term goal of offering full bachelor’s degree programs in Steubenville.
Eight West Virginia lawmakers, including State Senator Chris Rose, are calling on Congress to ban greyhound racing nationwide, even though one of the country’s last remaining tracks sits just outside his district in Ohio County.
Americans are also giving back in record numbers. A new report shows charitable donations climbed to an all-time high of $617 billion last year, fueled by a strong stock market despite continued concerns over inflation.
And one of Ohio State’s greatest coaches is receiving one of the university’s highest honors. Former Buckeye football coach and current Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel has been selected for Ohio State’s Ring of Honor and will be recognized during the Buckeyes’ home opener on September 5th.
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