Among some tough budget news at the Jefferson County commissioners meeting Thursday was an unexpected check presentation.

Some people adopt because they can't physically have children, empty nesters may adopt to fill a lonely home, others just want to help children.

LAMANTIA, James V., 87, of Wintersville, died Tuesday, November 10, 2009, in Trinity West.

Lorrie L. Dye, 90, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009 in the Gables Care Center, Hopedale.

The Pit Stop, a convenience store, gasoline station and eatery at the crossroads of state Route 646 and county Road 39, at the Jefferson-Harrison county line, has become an attraction for gearheads during the past several months with a successful Cruise-In Night every Tuesday evening.

BLOOMINGDALE a ' Jim and Barb Purviance celebrated their 50th anniversary Saturday.

TRUSHEL, Melvin E. Sr., 89, of Hopedale, Ohio, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009, in Gables Cares Center in Hopedale.

Arrested: Peggy Grisham, 46, 606 Heathermore Drive, Weirton, warrant charging falsification and driving with a suspended license, Tuesday.

Many area residents turned out to the annual Fourth of July parade and memorial service Saturday.

Area residents who donated blood on Media Day Blood Drive for the American Red Cross Jefferson County Chapter know the importance of the act.

The Jefferson County Drug Task Force and City Police arrested 15 men Wednesday and Thursday in a reverse prostitution sting operation in the downtown area.

Part of U.S. Route 22 in Jefferson County was slated to be shut down Tuesday as part of a bridge replacement project, but weather has delayed the work.

RICHMOND a ' Alissa Peroni and Kevin Bailey were united in marriage on July 19 at Richmond United Methodist Church.

Jefferson County commissioners Thursday were updated on plans to take the Jefferson County Air Park to the next level.

Drivers in Jefferson County will be detoured this week as part of a $1.5 million bridge replacement project.