🌱 How a simple blue envelope could change local police encounters
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In today's newsletter:
- How a simple blue envelope could change local police encounters
- How did Trinity’s Birth Center earn a top national maternity rating?
- What Steubenville’s new mayor says about being “open for business”
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- Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 44 and low of 29 degrees.
- Thursday: Fog in the a.m., then breezy, temps: high: 57, low: 30.
- Friday: Flurries; windy, colder, with a high of 39 and low of 22 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Blue Envelope packets available (heraldstaronline.com) — Families in Steubenville and Jefferson County can now request free Blue Envelope packets to help people with disabilities communicate more easily with police and emergency responders during traffic stops or crises. The program, backed by local agencies and state law, provides envelopes, cards, decals, lanyards, and wristbands so safety forces quickly recognize participants and access key health and safety information. 
2. Trinity Health System earns top maternity care access rating (wtrf.com) — Families in Steubenville can take pride in Trinity Health System’s Birth Center, which just earned the highest rating in the 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care Access. The recognition highlights strong outcomes and reliable access to maternity services in an area facing growing “maternity care deserts,” reinforcing Trinity’s role as a key resource for expectant parents.
3. Petrella sworn in as Steubenville mayor (wtov9.com) — Steubenville has a new mayor, as Ralph Petrella was officially sworn in during Tuesday’s city council meeting, alongside returning 4th Ward Councilman Royal Mayo and new 6th Ward Councilwoman Jennifer Terpenning. Petrella emphasized being business-friendly and welcoming to residents and investors, while outgoing Mayor Jerry Barilla and Councilman Michael Hernon were honored for their service.
4. New inclusive playground plans unveiled for Jim Woods Park (wtov9.com) — Plans for a new inclusive playground at Steubenville’s Jim Woods Park are moving forward, with updated designs now being shared for community feedback and fundraising. The project, inspired by Fort Steuben and the Ohio River, will rely on private donations and grants, not city funds, and aims to draw families from across the region once a final budget and design are set.
5. Steubenville Finds Their Groove vs. Red Riders, Moves To 6-0 On Season (theintelligencer.net) — Steubenville Big Red’s girls basketball team stayed perfect at 6-0 with a dominant 73-16 road win over Weir High, sparked by a 15-0 first-quarter run. Led by standout scorer Nylah McShan, Big Red built huge early leads and now returns home Wednesday for an important OVAC matchup against John Marshall.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Chair Exercise Bethesda
Bethesda Public Library , 112 N Main St , Bethesda
3:00 pm -
Games at Bethesda
Bethesda Public Library , 112 N Main St , Bethesda
3:30 pm -
A Christmas Carol
Grand Theater , 121 S 4th St , Steubenville
7:00 pm -
Ben-David Warner & Friends Celtic Christmas Tour, Steubenville, OH
Sycamore Center , 301 N 4th St , Steubenville
7:00 pm -
Christmas Eve
Belmont County District Library , 20 South 5th street , Martins Ferry -
Christmas Day
Belmont County District Library , 20 South 5th street , Martins Ferry -
Noon Year’s Eve Bash
Ohio Valley Mall , 67800 Mall Rd , St Clairsville
9:00 am -
2026 Powerline Park GNCC
69531 Lee Rd , St Clairsville
9:00 am
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Wednesday December 24
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Saturday May 16
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- Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Steubenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Steubenville here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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