Steubenville
Franciscan Square expands dining options
By Mia Brounstein Editor-in-Chief According to a news brief from Franciscan University, a Jimmy John’s opened in Franciscan Square in the beginning of April, serving as the latest addition to the growing pool of restaurants at the bottom of the hill. This particular Jimmy John’s is owned by a company run by Dan VanSteenburg, who graduated […]
Steubenville fire destroys building, spreads to surrounding structures
By Grace Ostuni Staff Writer A multi-home fire which broke out just after 7 p.m. on March 21 on Maryland Avenue in Steubenville resulted in no injuries or fatalities, officials reported. The fire began at 1440 Maryland Ave. and spread to two neighboring buildings, according to WTRF news. “It (1440) was a total loss. At […]
Donald Trump Jr. holds exciting, jam-packed rally in Steubenville.
Francesco Pinque Staff Writer Thursday night, Donald Trump Jr. held a rally in a parking lot packed with hundreds of cheering supporters at Bully Tools, a Steubenville business. Bill Johnson, the U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 6th Congressional District, introduced Trump Jr., calling him a “fighter” and emphasizing the fact that the Trumps engage in politics […]
Spotlight on Steubenville: A grand piece of history
AmyLynn Miller Steubenville Columnist Once upon a time, the Grand Theater for the Performing Arts, located on South Fourth Street in downtown Steubenville, was a popular attraction. When it opened in 1924, the theater hosted vaudeville acts and showed silent films accompanied by live organ music. It continued to operate as a movie theater up […]
Diocese of Steubenville Respect Life Conference features two bishops
Estelle Mandeville Staff Writer The 2020 Respect Life Conference, which was put together by the Diocese of Steubenville, featured a keynote address by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, a panel discussion including Bishop Jeffery M. Montforton of Steubenville and a Mass at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Naumann, who is also the chair of […]
Spotlight on Steubenville: Exploring Fourth Street
AmyLynn Miller Steubenville Columnist Perhaps Fourth Street is what comes to mind for a lot of us when we think about good things in Steubenville. The scene of Steubenville’s First Fridays on Fourth celebrations may be familiar to us as a place full of music, vendors, lights and dancing. If you’ve never been to a […]
First Friday on Fourth returns with Oktoberfest theme
Photo by Elena Mirus Jen Hantz Staff Writer Students flocked to Fourth Street in downtown Steubenville to enjoy some Oktoberfest community and comradery on Friday Oct. 2, 6-11 p.m. Freshman Sean Winkler said, “I really enjoy the atmosphere. I like the energy … It’s something new.” Due to the Oktoberfest theme, warm lights were strung […]
Spotlight on Steubenville: Adventures in the outdoors
AmyLynn Miller Steubenville Columnist If you’re an “outdoorsy” kind of person, perhaps you’ve had the pleasure of visiting a little place called Beatty Park. Nestled near Lincoln Avenue, less than a mile from the Ohio River, the park is a little green gem located in the city of Steubenville. Beatty Park sits on land that […]
Spotlight on Steubenville: Fun facts and flowers
AmyLynn Miller Staff Writer Did you know that Baron von Steuben, for whom the town of Steubenville was named, never actually set foot on the grounds where the town was built? Did you know that Steubenville has over twenty murals around the downtown area? Did you know that the Steubenville Nutcracker Village is the largest […]
Steubenville murals celebrate city’s historical heritage
OLIVIA RAO WEB EDITOR If you’re in Steubenville, walk north on Third Street past Market Street and you’ll encounter a massive mural of Steubenville native Moses Fleetwood Walker, the first African-American baseball player in the major leagues. It’s hard to miss — Walker’s clean white shirt and jet-black hair sharply contrast with the bright red […]