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County budget cut 18 percent

November 20, 2009

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners Thursday hammered out a 2010 budget that will result in layoffs at departments throughout the general fund. Commissioners cut departments by about 18 percent to bring the general fund budget down to $11.3 million. The general fund this year totaled $13.4 million, which included a $1 million carryover from the 2008 budget. There won’t be any carryover money into the 2010 budget. Revenue from the county sales tax is down by more than 10 percent this year and is not expected to increase in 2010. The county auditor’s office also reported the county will be receiving $700,000 less in local government funds from the state. Revenue from interest on investments has decreased by $500,000 from last year. Money from fees, such as real estate transfers and court fines, also is down. Certain state and federal grants have been eliminated.

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Commissioners receive money from tree harvest

November 20, 2009

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

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Wilson stands behind his vote

November 20, 2009

STEUBENVILLE — U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, D-St. Clairsville, stands by his favorable vote on the House version of the health care reform bill.

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New facility

November 20, 2009

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Severstal plans to restart Yorkville facility on Dec. 13

November 20, 2009

YORKVILLE — Severstal North America on Thursday confirmed it will be restarting its shuttered cold mill here Dec. 13, though the company is not saying how many workers are returning or for how long.

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Wintersville honors resident, police officers

November 20, 2009

WINTERSVILLE — Mayor Bob Gale on Thursday presented village resident Pat Preto and village Patrolmen Christopher Wright and Jason Fabian with proclamations.

Gale told Village Council members that Preto on Nov.

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