Jefferson County

Judge Clears Way for $5 Million Grant to St. Joseph the Worker College

River News Network Staff - September 29, 2025

KANAWHA COUNTY — A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has ruled that St. Joseph the Worker College, located in Steubenville, Ohio, may move forward with...

Jefferson County Woman Appointed to State Board by Ohio Governor

River News Network Staff - September 29, 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio —Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has made the following appointments: Tammi E. Middleton of Toronto (Jefferson Co.) has been appointed to the Children and...

Chronic Absenteeism Drops Statewide, But Some Local Schools Still Struggle

River News Network Staff - September 26, 2025

OHIO — Chronic absenteeism in Ohio schools is on the decline, but new data from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce shows that...

It’s Time to Ax the Property Tax — Sign the Petition Today!

River News Network Staff - September 24, 2025

BELMONT & JEFFERSON COUNTIES - Ax Ohio Tax continues its petition drive to abolish property taxes in the state of Ohio. Locally, a petition drive...

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...