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HONORED â Steubenville Mayor Jerry Barilla, left, congratulates former Mayor Domenick Mucci Jr. during Tuesdayâs City Council meeting. Council presented Mucci with a resolution recognizing his service to the city. Ross Gallabrese
STEUBENVILLE Members of City Council never had the opportunity to thank former Mayor Domenick Mucci Jr. for his service to the community when he stepped down from the post three years ago.
They made up for that during Tuesday’s meeting, offering a resolution recognizing him for the 36 years he spent in city government and his other work in the community.
“It has taken us three years to do this,” said 5th Ward Councilman Willie Paul while making the presentation.
Feb 5, 2021
STEUBENVILLE Quinn Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, 515 North St., Steubenville, is observing Black History Month every Sunday in February.
“Our theme for Black History Month will be ‘Gearing Up to Move Forward, ” explained Terry L. Jennings, committee member.
“On the first and second Sunday, (Feb. 7 and Feb. 14) we will celebrate our spiritual heritage by remembering Richard Allen, the founder and first elected and consecrated bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church,” she noted.
Speakers will be local businessman Jonathan Littlejohn, Little Snack Shack; Jacqueline Gibson of Quinn; Karla Martin, senior vice president of Diversity, Aspire and Workforce of Eastern Gateway Community College; and Brenda Ware, owner and operator of Miss Brenda’s Restaurant in the Trinity Medical Pavilion.
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DISCUSSION â The Jefferson County Commissioners met Thursday and among the discussions were the upcoming Black History Month, a draft solid waste plan and a need for more space at the health department.
STEUBENVILLE With February which is Black History Month approaching, the Jefferson County commissioners Thursday passed their annual proclamation to recognize the occasion.
Delores Wiggins, local civil rights activist, accepted the proclamation.
“I appreciate the commissioners so much,” Wiggins said. “I’m proud of what Steubenville has. Thank you so much.”
Commissioner Thomas Graham, who Wiggins noted was a friend, said that things have come a long way during his lifetime, but added there still is a long way to go.
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STEUBENVILLE The Jefferson County Commissioners again had a discussion about the Smithfield sewer system and the Environmental Protection Agency’s concerns with plans to upgrade the plant.
The topic has been a recurring matter of discussion as the county reviews options for the troubled system.
The county, which has taken over the water system in Smithfield, is operating the sewer system but does not own the plant, which currently is owned by Smithfield Township.
Hindering the start of a complete takeover and more than $3 million project to revamp the system are what the commissioners and water and sewer Director Michael Eroshevich say is a moving goal post from the EPA on ammonia levels.