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Major I-70 Reconstruction Project Planned for Belmont County

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Major I-70 Reconstruction Project Planned for Belmont County

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — A major improvement project is being developed for Interstate 70 in Belmont County, with construction currently scheduled to begin in spring 2029.

The project will include the full-depth reconstruction of approximately 4.52 miles of I-70, meaning the work will go beyond resurfacing and involve rebuilding the roadway.

Improvements are also planned for ramps at the Banfield Road interchange, National Road East interchange and High Ridge. The ramps at Mall Road are scheduled to be resurfaced as part of the project.

The project remains in development, with construction expected to last approximately 18 months once work begins.

Traffic will be maintained throughout construction, although specific traffic patterns, lane restrictions and other impacts have not yet been detailed in the project information.

Environmental reviews, consultations and other actions required under applicable federal environmental laws are being carried out by the Ohio Department of Transportation under agreements with federal transportation agencies.

With construction not scheduled to begin until 2029, additional information about the construction schedule and traffic impacts is expected as the project moves closer to the pre-construction and construction phases.

River News will continue to follow the project as additional plans and timelines become available.

Oglebay Food Truck Festival Returns September 19 with Food, Live Music and Family Activities

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Oglebay Food Truck Festival Returns September 19 with Food, Live Music and Family Activities

WHEELING, W.Va. — Food trucks from across the Ohio Valley and surrounding region will roll into Oglebay Park Resort this weekend for Oglebay’s 2026 Food Truck Festival.

The festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Levenson Shelter. The event will feature a full day of food trucks, free live entertainment, a beer garden, football on a big screen and activities for children.

According to Oglebay’s official 2026 event schedule, 12 food vendors are currently listed for the festival: Ash & Kris Kitchen, Cousins Maine Lobster, De Adi Hibachi, Ekernally Yours Gourmet Popcorn & Sweet Treats, Faygo’s Street Corn & More, Gringo’s Tacos, Ideal Provisions, Izzy’s Food Truck & Catering, Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream, Paleonardo’s, Pittsburgh Crepes & Lemonade and Wood Fired Pizza Company.

Food options are expected to include gyros, lobster, hibachi, kettle corn, street corn, tacos, barbecue, ice cream, crepes, pizza and other selections.

Live music will run throughout the day. Daniel Welsh is scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by Casie & Dave from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The Paul Shearer Band will perform from 2:30 to 4 p.m., The Jukebox Band from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and the Hadden Sayers Band will close out the evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oglebay says the live performances are free.

Families will also have activities beyond the food and music. An Inflatable Fun Zone for children is scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. Visitors will also be able to watch football on a big screen as part of the festival’s game-day atmosphere.

A beer garden will be available during the festival. Oglebay says outside coolers will not be permitted.

The Food Truck Festival is one of several fall events planned at Oglebay. The park describes the event as a way for families and visitors to kick off the fall season with food, music and activities in Wheeling.

The festival runs from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, September 19, at Levenson Shelter at Oglebay in Wheeling.

Driver Taken Into Custody After Wrong-Way Crash With Semi on Route 7 in Steubenville

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Driver Taken Into Custody After Wrong-Way Crash With Semi on Route 7 in Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — A driver was taken into custody Wednesday evening after a series of incidents that reportedly began with a crash on North Fourth Street and ended with a head-on collision involving a semi on Route 7.

According to initial reports, an officer came across a crash in the 200 block of North Fourth Street around 7:25 p.m. A vehicle had struck a utility pole, and witnesses reported that a white SUV believed to have been involved had continued north.

Police then located the SUV as it traveled toward Route 7. Reports indicated the vehicle entered Route 7 North in the wrong direction and continued southbound in the northbound lanes.

During the incident, the SUV reportedly struck a barrier before colliding head-on with a semi near the Ross Street area around 7:29 p.m.

The vehicle came to a stop following the collision, and police took the driver into custody. EMS and fire crews were requested to the scene, and an ambulance later transported an individual from the area. The extent of any injuries was not immediately available.

Towing services were requested for both the SUV and the vehicle involved in the earlier North Fourth Street crash.

The circumstances surrounding the initial crash and the driver’s actions remain unclear based on the information currently available. River News will update this story if additional details are released by authorities.

I-70 West Traffic Slowed Following Early Morning Semi, Car Crash

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I-70 West Traffic Slowed Following Early Morning Semi, Car Crash

Traffic along Interstate 70 West was moving slowly Thursday morning following a crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle.

The accident was reported around 6:44 a.m. Emergency crews responded to the scene as motorists encountered delays in the area.

Traffic continued moving, but at a reduced pace while the crash was being handled.

The scene has since been cleared.

No additional information about possible injuries or the circumstances leading up to the crash was immediately available.

River News will provide updates if additional confirmed information is released.

Semi Rollover Closes Route 149 in Belmont County

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Semi Rollover Closes Route 149 in Belmont County

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — A portion of State Route 149 was closed Wednesday morning after a semi-truck rolled onto its side near the Schlepp’s Family Restaurant area.

The crash was reported around 10:41 a.m. on Sept. 17. According to initial emergency radio traffic, the semi reportedly came off the interstate before overturning near the underpass.

Firefighters, EMS and law enforcement responded to the scene. First responders reported finding the semi on its side with the driver already out of the vehicle.

Crews also reported fluids leaking from the truck following the crash.

Route 149 was closed in the area while emergency personnel worked at the scene. Motorists traveling through the area should expect delays and use an alternate route until the roadway reopens.

No information was immediately available regarding injuries, what the semi was carrying or what caused the crash.

River News will update this story as additional confirmed information becomes available.

Early-Morning Fire Destroys Steubenville Home; One Person Taken Into Custody

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Early-Morning Fire Destroys Steubenville Home; One Person Taken Into Custody

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — An early-morning structure fire brought a large emergency response to the area of Lawson Avenue and State Street on Sept. 12, as firefighters battled a heavily involved two-story home and police investigated activity reported near the property.

The fire was reported shortly after 1 a.m. Responding firefighters described the two-story wooden structure as fully involved upon arrival. Multiple fire crews, police officers and EMS personnel responded to the scene.

Because of the extent of the flames, firefighters initially used an exterior attack. Crews continued applying water from several positions, including an aerial ladder, as they worked to bring the fire under control.

During the response, dispatchers reviewed available camera footage from around the time the fire was reported. According to emergency radio traffic, footage showed a man wearing a hood walking along Lawson Avenue before crossing the street and approaching the property.

Police began searching the surrounding area while firefighters continued working. Authorities reported having an image of the individual and considered the possibility that he may have traveled through a nearby alley.

A fire inspector was contacted and later arrived at the scene. Police also spoke with at least one person who reportedly had information related to the fire. Radio traffic later indicated that an item described as a hoodie was collected as evidence.

At approximately 2:39 a.m., police reported that one person had been taken into custody and was being transported to the Jefferson County jail. The available information does not establish what charges, if any, were filed or whether the individual was determined to have caused the fire.

Firefighters reported the fire extinguished shortly before 3 a.m. and remained at the property for mop-up and cleanup operations. The property owner was later contacted and arrived at the scene.

No confirmed information about injuries or the cause of the fire was immediately available.

The circumstances surrounding the fire remained under investigation based on the information available at the time.

Jefferson County Health District Taking Flu Shots on the Road This Fall

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Jefferson County Health District Taking Flu Shots on the Road This Fall

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Jefferson County General Health District is bringing flu vaccines directly into communities this fall, with a series of mobile and drive-through clinics scheduled across the county.

The health district’s 2026 flu vaccine outreach begins Thursday, Sept. 24, with a clinic in Amsterdam. Additional clinics and vaccination opportunities are scheduled through the end of October in Toronto, at Buckeye Local and Edison Local high schools, YSU Steubenville and community health events.

The schedule includes:

  • Sept. 24, noon–2 p.m. — Amsterdam, 360 N. Main St., at the former Dollar Tree/Family Dollar
  • Oct. 5 and Oct. 26, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. — Toronto office, closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
  • Oct. 7, 4–6 p.m. — Buckeye Local High School
  • Oct. 8, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. — Fall Senior Expo at St. Florian Hall
  • Oct. 8, 2–5 p.m. — YSU Steubenville, former truck school lot with entrance from John Scott Highway
  • Oct. 9, 9 a.m.–noon — YSU Steubenville at the same location
  • Oct. 14, 4–6 p.m. — Edison Local High School
  • Oct. 28, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. — Ohio Valley Health Center Health Fair

The health district is placing additional emphasis on flu vaccination this season after estimates showed fewer than half of Ohio adults received a flu vaccine during the 2025-26 flu season.

Flu vaccines for the 2026-27 season are trivalent, meaning they are designed to protect against three influenza viruses: two influenza A viruses and one influenza B virus. Vaccination is available for people 6 months of age and older.

Residents who would rather receive their vaccine through the health district’s Steubenville or Toronto offices can contact the district at 740-283-8530 for information or scheduling.

The Jefferson County General Health District’s main office is located at 500 Market St., sixth floor, in Steubenville.

Driver Reaches Speeds Over 100 MPH Before Officers End Pursuit on I-70

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Driver Reaches Speeds Over 100 MPH Before Officers End Pursuit on I-70

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — Law enforcement officers ended a pursuit Wednesday evening after a driver reportedly traveled at speeds exceeding 100 mph along Interstate 470 and Interstate 70 in Ohio County.

According to information reported from emergency radio traffic, Bethlehem Police initially attempted to stop a Volkswagen Jetta with Illinois license plates. The vehicle did not stop and continued eastbound, weaving through traffic.

The driver was reported traveling more than 100 mph while coming down I-470 before continuing onto I-70 East. Officers followed the vehicle as it passed Exit 5 and traveled up Two Mile Hill.

As the vehicle continued east, Pennsylvania authorities were contacted about the situation.

Radio traffic indicated that officers maintained sight of the vehicle while attempting to keep their own speeds reasonable. The Jetta continued past the Cabela’s area near Exit 10 and toward the Pennsylvania state line.

Shortly before 6:40 p.m., officers decided to terminate the pursuit. After officers stopped actively pursuing the vehicle, they reported that the driver continued operating recklessly, including attempting to travel between tractor-trailers and passing vehicles using the shoulder of the interstate.

Pennsylvania authorities had been notified of the vehicle and its direction of travel.

No information was immediately available regarding whether the driver was later stopped or identified. River News will update this story if additional information is released by law enforcement.

Ohio Valley Health Center Receives $30,000 to Expand Local Health Services

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Ohio Valley Health Center Receives $30,000 to Expand Local Health Services

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Valley Health Center is expanding services for uninsured and underinsured residents after receiving two grants totaling $30,000.

A $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Ohio Valley will help the health center add abdominal ultrasound services. The new capability will allow ultrasound imaging to be performed at the center and reviewed by a radiologist, giving providers another tool to evaluate patients and determine when additional specialized care may be needed.

The center also received $20,000 from the Anne Sonneborn Charitable Foundation to support its annual women’s health program.

As part of that program, the Ohio Valley Health Center plans to hold a women’s health education event at the Steubenville Public Library on Feb. 18. Four nurse practitioners are scheduled to discuss several health topics, including cancer screenings, osteoporosis and heart health.

Women will also have an opportunity to register for mammograms, Pap tests and DEXA screenings planned for March at the health center.

The grants will support the center’s continued efforts to provide preventive health services and improve access to care for uninsured and underinsured residents throughout the area.

The Ohio Valley Health Center continues to pursue additional funding and programs aimed at expanding the services available to the community.

River News Headlines: Hospital Auction Draws No Bids, Local Projects Move Forward Across Ohio Valley

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River News Headlines: Hospital Auction Draws No Bids, Local Projects Move Forward Across Ohio Valley

OHIO VALLEY — Several developments are making headlines across the Ohio Valley, including another unsuccessful auction for East Ohio Regional Hospital, new development in downtown Steubenville and the death of a longtime Brooke County education leader.

The shuttered East Ohio Regional Hospital received no bids during its latest auction at the Belmont County Justice Center. It was the second time an attempt to sell the property ended without a buyer. Belmont County Civil Deputy Bob Ney conducted the auction, while county officials were the only people reported in attendance. County Treasurer Kathy Kelich said the Belmont County Land Bank board will now have to determine the next steps for the property. Officials have also cited damage at the site, including the theft of copper wiring.

In Steubenville, demolition work is continuing along Market Street as plans move forward for the OYO Brewery project. Developer Andrew Sharples said Martoni’s Pizza Company is expected to become part of the development. The wood-fired pizza business is owned by Marty Madden.

Three Brooke County businesses have also been recognized for operating for at least 100 years. West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner honored Eagle Manufacturing, Cross Creek Cemetery and the Mutual Benevolent Society of Joseph Garibaldi. Additional century-business recognitions are planned in Marshall County.

Meanwhile, Brooke County Schools is mourning the death of Board of Education President Antoinette Marie Perkins, who died Monday at age 75. Perkins served the district for more than 35 years as an educator, advocate and school board president. Public visitation is scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Brooke High School gymnasium, followed by a funeral Mass Monday morning.

Elsewhere in the region, the Ohio Valley Health Center is receiving $10,000 to add abdominal ultrasound services and another $20,000 to support its annual women’s health program. The program is scheduled to begin Feb. 18 with a free event at the Steubenville Public Library.

In Columbus, Ohio lawmakers are also considering new e-bike safety requirements. State Representatives Kevin Miller and Andrea White have introduced legislation that would require additional safety education for e-bike riders and retailers.

River News will continue following these stories as additional information becomes available.

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