🌱 Who’s in the running to be Steubenville’s next city manager?

Hey there, Steubenville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Who’s in the running to be Steubenville’s next city manager?
• How Steubenville’s new Blue Envelope can protect vulnerable loved ones
• How one Steubenville custodian turned kids’ drawings into citywide billboards

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Periods of sun; not as cold, with a high of 35 and low of 32 degrees.
• Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 42, low: 32.
• Thursday: Cloudy; p.m. rain, breezy, with a high of 57 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Steubenville Council set for interviews (weirtondailytimes.com) — Steubenville City Council is beginning interviews this week with five candidates to replace retiring City Manager Jim Mavromatis, aiming for a smooth transition before his March departure. Council also approved using drone and 3-D laser scanning, at added cost, to thoroughly assess structural problems at the aging wastewater treatment plant building, data that will guide future safety and repair decisions.
   

• Blue Envelope program packets will be available starting today (timesleaderonline.com) — Starting today, Steubenville-area families can request free Blue Envelope program packets to help people with disabilities communicate more easily during encounters with police and other safety forces. The Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities and partners are rolling out envelopes, decals, lanyards, and wristbands so officers can quickly recognize participants, easing anxiety and improving safety during traffic stops and emergencies across Ohio.
   

• Not Your Average Neighbor: Local man brings children's artwork to life across the city (wtrf.com) — A Steubenville school custodian and Nelson’s Fine Arts employee is turning local students’ artwork into billboards outside every elementary school and displays in the Nutcracker Village, so kids see their creativity celebrated across town. His volunteer efforts, from framing art to organizing first-responder themed pieces, are all about showing Steubenville children they’re noticed, valued, and loved.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Crochet, Knitting, & Crafting Group
  Carnegie Public Library , 219 E 4th St , East Liverpool
  12:00 pm
• Craft Night Shadyside
  Shadyside Public Library , 4300 Central Ave , Shadyside
  5:00 pm
• Oh Christmas Tree Workshop
  Lendon Floral & Garden , 46540 National Rd W , St Clairsville
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• 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

Friday December 19

• Ben-David Warner & Friends Celtic Christmas Tour, Steubenville, OH
  Sycamore Center , 301 N 4th St , Steubenville
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve
  Belmont County District Library , 20 South 5th street , Martins Ferry

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day
  Belmont County District Library , 20 South 5th street , Martins Ferry

Wednesday December 31

• Noon Year’s Eve Bash
  Ohio Valley Mall , 67800 Mall Rd , St Clairsville
  9:00 am

Saturday May 16

• 2026 Powerline Park GNCC
  69531 Lee Rd , St Clairsville
  9:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Steubenville. Apply here.
• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Orderfiller / Loader / Unloader in Steubenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Steubenville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Toronto

• New Toronto fire chief a familiar face (heraldstaronline.com)

East Liverpool

• 120-year-old building restoration underway in East Liverpool (wkbn.com)
• CCESC kicks off three robotics leagues (salemnews.net)
• Beavers try hand at Ironman (reviewonline.com)

Ok Steubenville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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