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lharris@heraldstaronline,com File photo REMEMBERING â Looking over a scrapbook devoted to her son, Lee, put a smile on Cookie Westâs face in this file photo. This week, West will be presenting the ninth-annual Lee West Awards to educators and individuals who ha STEUBENVILLE – This coming week, Cookie West will carry on a tradition that started nine years ago after the tragic death of her son, Lee recognizing Jefferson County residents who go out of their way to make life better in their community. Traditionally, the Lee Alexander West Spiritual Movement recognizes educators, first responders and community activists for their efforts to help those around them. Like everything else, West said they had to rethink it with the pandemic in mind so this year, instead of a centralized service, awards are being presented individually, on days and times of the recipient’s choosing. ....
[email protected] IN DISCUSSION â Wintersville Councilman Robbie Martin, seated at the end, discussed a matter during the panelâs meeting Thursday. Martin was elected council president and will preside over meetings in the absence of Mayor Bob Gale. Seated to his left is Councilman Randy Spence, who also was nominated for council president; and and to Spenceâs left is Councilman Dr. Michael Ross. Warren Scott WINTERSVILLE Upcoming gas line replacements, a village ordinance against parking on snow-covered streets were among business and a handful of police matters were among business before Wintersville Council on Thursday. Village Administrator Walt Ziemba said crews with Columbia Gas will be replacing gas lines in the Canton Road area from the Kroger store north to Meadow Road and starting with Springdale Avenue on Jan. 18. ....