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PROCLAMATION â John Crooks, vice president of academic affairs at Eastern Gateway Community College, second from right, accepted a proclamation from the Jefferson County commissioners Thursday recognizing March as Social Workers Appreciation Month. Making the presentation were, from left, Commissioners Tony Morelli, Thomas Graham and Dave Maple. Andrew Grimm
STEUBENVILLE Difficulties normally faced by social workers have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, something that has not been lost on the Jefferson County commissioners.
The commissioners honored those who work in the field during Thursday’s meeting when they passed a proclamation designating March as Social Workers Appreciation Month.
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STEUBENVILLE – After years of ongoing problems and several months of work, two major projects have wrapped up at the Jefferson County Justice Center, putting the facility in much better shape, according to commissioners.
Jefferson County maintenance supervisor Patrick Boyles appeared before the board of county commissioners to discuss the completion of both the roof replacement project and cooling tower replacement.
The roof, it was noted, had leaked from almost the start of the facility’s existence.
“This was a long time coming,” Commissioner Thomas Graham said. “I think that roof has leaked since the first year of that jail being built.”
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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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RENAMED – The Jefferson County commissioners presented Geary Bates, original board member of Jefferson County Regional Airport Authority, with a resolution renaming the Jefferson County Airpark the Geary A. Bates Jefferson County Airpark. Bates has been a board member since its inception in 1992 and has served in many roles at the facility. Andrew Grimm
STEUBENVILLE – Officially on the agenda to discuss the budget and an ongoing hangar project at the Jefferson County Airpark, Geary Bates got quite the surprise during Thursday’s meeting of the Jefferson County commissioners.
Bates, who is an original board member of the county Regional Airport Authority and has been a part of every aspect of the airpark from the beginning, was presented with a resolution to rename the airpark in his honor, the Geary A. Bates Jefferson County Airpark.
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Andrew Grimm - The Jefferson County commissioners presented Geary Bates, original board member of Jefferson County Regional Airport Authority, with a resolution renaming the Jefferson County Airpark the Geary A. Bates Jefferson County Airpark. Bates has been a board member since its inception in 1992 and has served in many roles at the facility.
STEUBENVILLE – Officially on the agenda to discuss the budget and an ongoing hangar project at the Jefferson County Airpark, Geary Bates got quite the surprise during Thursday’s meeting of the Jefferson County commissioners.
Bates, who is an original board member of the county Regional Airport Authority and has been a part of every aspect of the airpark from the beginning, was presented with a resolution to rename the airpark in his honor, the Geary A. Bates Jefferson County Airpark.