Jefferson County

Jefferson County Reclaims Former Eastern Gateway Campus; YSU May Use Buildings

River News Network Staff - September 23, 2025

JEFFERSON COUNTY — Jefferson County once again holds the deed to the former Eastern Gateway Community College campus. In a special meeting Monday, the Jefferson...

UPMC Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Trinity Health System

River News Network Staff - September 22, 2025

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — UPMC is negotiating to purchase Steubenville-based Trinity Health System in a deal that could significantly expand the Pittsburgh health giant’s regional...

ODOT: Route 7 Lanes Reopen

River News Network Staff - September 11, 2025

MINGO JUNCTION, Ohio — For the first time in five years, traffic on Ohio State Route 7 near Mingo Junction will soon return to...

Ohio Valley Communities Hold Memorial Services for 9/11 Victims

River News Network Staff - September 11, 2025

WHEELING & STEUBENVILLE — Memorial services to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks will take place today in Wheeling and Steubenville. In...

Today’s the day to sign! Petition signing stations to Ax OH Tax open

River News Network Staff - September 10, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio – Make your voice heard Wednesday to eliminate Ohio property taxes. You can sign the petition to bring this matter before Ohio...

Steubenville Water Dept. starting new pump station, negative issues unlikely but possible

River News Network Staff - September 9, 2025

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio - On Wednesday September 10, the Steubenville Water Department will start up the new pump station on Tweed Avenue. They say no...

Ohio Valley church marks 100-year anniversary

River News Network Staff - September 6, 2025

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio – Kolmont Community Church located outside of Mingo Junction is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, marking a century of faith...