Skylar Sobansky

3 days ago | wtov9.com | Skylar Sobansky

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Not one, not two, but five new businesses were announced on Thursday for the expansion of Franciscan Square - a major development that will create jobs and boost economic opportunities. Scooter’s Coffee, Buffalo Wild Wings Go, Jamba, Auntie Anne’s, and Cinnabon will all soon occupy a corner of the development. A new 8,700-square-foot building will house all five and include public seating and lounge areas on the second floor.

3 days ago | wtov9.com | Skylar Sobansky

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Officials from the Jefferson County Water and Sewer District have successfully lobbied county commissioners to approve a rate increase, citing a significant rise in operating costs. Mike Erosovich, who runs the district, explained that from 2021 to 2025, there was a 47 percent increase in operating costs, leading to a financial shortfall. In the last two years, county commissioners paid roughly $700,000 of the department's sewer loans payments.

4 days ago | wtov9.com | Skylar Sobansky

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Steubenville City Council has shown its support for National Gun Violence Awareness Month by presenting a resolution during Tuesday's meeting. The resolution was given to Gail Worrels, who tragically lost her son, Quentin, to gun violence approximately 12 years ago. Worrels announced she will be holding a prayer and candlelight vigil this Friday at 8 p.m. at Historic Fort Steuben. The event aims to honor and remember the lives lost due to gun violence.

4 days ago | wtov9.com | Skylar Sobansky

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The Friends of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County are hosting a 5K Color Run this Saturday at the Steubenville Marina, regardless of weather conditions. In addition to the run, the event will feature face painting and a costume contest. "It is an opportunity to be outside," Community Outreach Coordinator for the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County Sarita Asaw said. "It supports the library.

4 days ago | wtov9.com | Skylar Sobansky

BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — West Virginia residents are being warned about a new scam involving text messages that falsely claim recipients have unpaid tolls. The messages, which appear to be a final reminder from the West Virginia DMV, reference the West Virginia Administrative Code in an attempt to appear legitimate. "The code they are referencing is a 15C and it is not even listed in the code book so these are false claims," Brooke County Sheriff Richard Beatty said.