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šŸŒ± What priorities is Steubenvilleā€™s new police chief setting on day one?

Steubenville, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Steubenville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • What priorities is Steubenvilleā€™s new police chief setting on day one?
  • What Jefferson Countyā€™s latest decisions mean for Steubenville services and infrastructure
  • How next weekā€™s Sinclair Avenue closure could change your daily drive

Also on today's calendar: Patio Live Music: Shawn V.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, a shower; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
  • Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Steubenville enters new chapter under new leadership with Police Chief Wes Crawford (wtrf.com) ā€” Steubenvilleā€™s police department is now led by new Chief Wes Crawford, a 23-year veteran focused on officer wellness and community relationships. Sworn in this week, he says heā€™s eager to strengthen public safety and build on the departmentā€™s existing foundation while shaping a long-term vision for the city.
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2. Jefferson County faces repairs to exposed sewer line (heraldstaronline.com) ā€” Jefferson County officials meeting in Steubenville are preparing to repair an exposed sanitary sewer line in Cross Creek, a project that will require environmental reviews and federal permits before construction can protect the pressurized pipe. Commissioners also chose a new administrator for the countyā€™s self-funded employee health plan, backed a $4 million recycling land purchase, and advanced website, GIS, airport, and road-marking upgrades that will touch daily life across the county.
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3. Steubenville crews to finish downtown alley resurfacing, start new road projects soon (wtov9.com) ā€” Downtown Steubenville drivers should expect brief nighttime alley work to wrap up soon, followed by daytime closures on Sinclair Avenue next week. City Engineer Mike Dolak says resurfacing Court and Commercial alleys is nearly done, while bank stabilization on Sinclair will restrict through traffic and reroute drivers via Loverā€™s Lane and Cold Hill.
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4. Jefferson County Transit seeks state, federal grants to expand late-hour service (wtov9.com) ā€” If you work late in Steubenville, Jefferson County Transit is trying to make getting home easier. The agency is seeking state and federal grants to add more flexible, appointment-based rides and expand connections to major job centers, with an eye toward eventually offering 24-hour service. Officials expect to learn this fall whether the funding comes through.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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