2026 Jefferson County Fair: July 18

Saturday, July 18, at the Jefferson County Fair is Military Appreciation Day. Take a full look at the schedule below. Admission to the Fair on July 18 is free courtesy of FX Caprara Honda of Watertown ...

Bend entertainment business to provide carnival at Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo

The Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo will have a carnival after all. The 541 Bounce Experience will offer waterslides, bounce houses, carnival games, obstacle courses and “more daring, interactive games” ...

Jefferson County Parks and Rec have a lot in store for 2026

This year is gearing up to a be a full one for Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, as administrator Martin Jones and his team continue building year-long community recreation programs and events in ...

Jefferson County Fair Announces '26 Kidz Zone and family entertainment

Jefferson County Fair is a place for all ages, and this year’s lineup is packed with activities sure to keep kids and families entertained all week long. Throughout the week, fairgoers can enjoy ...

Road Watch: Macomb and Metro Detroit construction week of Aug. 15 and beyond

Mile Road east of Dequindre in Warren A double lane closure is in place on northbound Dequindre Road between 11 Mile Road and ...

Friendship Room director says more homeless are arriving in Steubenville from out of state

For more than a decade, Molly McGovern and the Friendship Room have worked with people experiencing homelessness in ...

Newest audit reveals misclassification of over $900K in Jefferson County

In Jefferson County, over $900K was found misclassified in a recent audit. This comes amid lawmakers questioning why a ...

Central Oregon drug investigation leads to kidnapping arrest after victim’s finger amputated

A Central Oregon drug investigation led to charges against three men and unraveled a kidnapping and assault case involving an amputated finger. Authorities seized a firearm and over two pounds of ...

Jefferson County Fair shows cows, birds, horticulture

Chloe Freiberg of Quilcene has been showing cows at the fair for four years. “It’s made me so much more tough,” she said. “I used to be super scared and didn’t want to talk to people at all. 4-H has ...

EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Clallam board to hear Morse Creek feasibility study

A feasibility study, a discussion about an economic development framework and proposed changes to municipal code will be discussed before Peninsula boards and commissions next week. Clallam County ...

State fights appeal of Louisville man convicted of chaining woman to floor of barricaded home

Moises May, 39, was sentenced to 30 years in prison in July 2025 on five counts of human trafficking and other charges.

Audit reveals $900K misclassification of funds in Jefferson County

A state audit of Jefferson County’s 2024 financial documents and records showed that former Jefferson County Judge Gerald ...

ODOT outlines Jefferson County ongoing construction projects

Several Ohio Department of Transportation construction projects are expected to affect traffic in Jefferson County in the coming weeks and months. All work is weather permitting. Motorists can check ...

OhioRISE care coordinators learn self-defense

OhioRISE care coordinators are prepared to take care of themselves while helping others. The newest staff members recently ...

Local Briefs

Martins Ferry City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, in council chambers at the city building. The meeting is open to the public. Free movie at Moundsville library MOUNDSVILLE — The ...

Indian Creek’s Marshall honored as Nutrition Group Director of the Year

Nicole Marshall has made it her mission to nourish students while they feed their minds at Indian Creek Local Schools, and ...