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Months-long road closures beginning this week
(WKBN) — Multiple roads throughout Mercer and Columbiana counties will be closed starting Monday for some months-long construction projects. In Springfield Township, Blacktown Road will be closed between State Route 258 and Lee Road beginning Monday to fix the bridge over Interstate 79. The $1.4 million project will repair the concrete deck, add a new surface and pave both sides of the road. Crews will also fix the beams, piers and supports of the bridge. Detours will be posted on site. About 550 vehicles use the bridge every day. The project is expected to be finished by October. In Wilmington Township and New Wilmington Borough, work will begin Monday to improve State Route 158. Traffic will be limited to one lane on State Route 18 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until mid-November. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. The project costs $3.87 million and includes fixing the road, improving drainage, repairing structures, fixing the base, updating guard rails and painting road markings. In Columbiana County, State Route 39 will close Monday for the last phase of a big road repair project. The road will be closed from Steubenville Pike Road to Clarks Mill Road for 60 days. The project will fix almost five miles of S.R. 39 from Salineville to Steubenville Pike Road in Highlandtown. Residents, businesses and property owners can still use the road, but others must use the detours Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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a day ago
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Man arrested after armed standoff in Mercer County on Friday
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – One man was arrested after an armed standoff in Mercer County on Friday morning. According to the Celina Police Department, officers came to the house in the 500 block of S. Walnut St. at approximately 9 a.m. in response to a domestic violence call. On arrival, officers found a 39-year-old man who allegedly assaulted two adult women. Those on scene said the man opened the door while brandishing a filet knife. A 15-year-old teenager was inside the home. Officials said they had gotten reports of the 39-year-old acting unlike himself and possibly wanting to die. He was out on bond for prior felony charges from Mercer County Common Pleas Court. The stand-off lasted approximately an hour and a half. Officers were able to remove the teenager through a bedroom window. Man falls off cliff after running from authorities in Clark County The 39-year-old came to the front door multiple times, but wouldn't surrender himself. Officers deployed a less-lethal shotgun (bean bag rounds) in an attempt to subdue him. He was able to head back and secure the door. As officers started to break down the front door, he tried to flee out the back. There, he was confronted by other officers and was taken into custody. He is being held in Mercer County Jail on $100,000 bond on multiple misdemeanor charges; including domestic violence, assault, inducing panic, obstructing official business and resisting arrest. His case is under review by the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office. 'Celina Police were assisted on scene by deputies from the Mercer Co. Sheriff's Office. Celina P.D. Tactical Response Team members were called out to make the entry. Coldwater Police handled other calls in the City of Celina while officers were tied up on the standoff. We would like to thank all agencies and the Mercer Co. Prosecutor Erin Minor for all assistance,' wrote Celina PD. 2 NEWS will follow this case as it develops. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Mercer County man creates documentary on 1985 tornado outbreak
MERCER, Pa. (WKBN) — One Mercer County man created a documentary in honor of the 1985 tornado outbreak. Connor Sipe created and released 'Unpredictable: The Pennsylvania Tornadoes of May 31, 1985' on YouTube. It tells the story of what happened on May 31, 40 years ago. The documentary uses shots from local scenery and from storm chases he's done on his own. Sipe says it's important to inform those who might not be aware of the events that came from the storm. 'I think it's important for people to know about what happened, because it was a very serious day in local history, and it's something that could absolutely happen again,' Sipe said. 'Weather safety should always be a consideration, no matter where you live.' Sipe said it took about five months to create the documentary. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Fatal accident reported on I-77 in Mercer County
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) – A fatal accident occurred on I-77. Mercer County 911 received a report of an accident at 2:38 a.m., according to a press release. Mercer County woman sentenced for witness tampering conspiracy in sex trafficking case Deputies with the Mercer County Sheriff's Department responded and found a tractor trailer had hit a vehicle that was parked on the right, alongside the road near the I-77 5-mile marker southbound. The vehicle that was hit had 3 people inside. 2 of the people inside the vehicle were found to be dead after further investigation. The third person was badly injured. The tractor trailer driver additionally sustained some minor injuries. The Bluefield Rescue Squad, East River Fire Department, Mercer County Sheriff's Office Accident Reconstruction, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement units, and the West Virginia Division of Highways helped on the scene. The names of those who were killed in this accident have not been released at this time out of respect for their family members. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Robotics team visits local Elementary school to show off their skills
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Three teams from local schools in southern West Virginia visited the VEX Robotics World Championship to showcase their skills a few weeks ago. Straley Elementary, Montcalm High School and Mercer County all returned from the Championship with new knowledge about what to expect next year! There were teams from around 55 countries at the World Championship in Dallas Texas. Some teams did not speak English well, so they used translator apps to communicate. 3 Mercer County Robotics teams headed to world championship in Dallas 'It is really hard to figure out like what to do if you have to, like, pre-planned with the team. But I personally, we went to go talk to the team and practiced with them, so we did it all. But like it's hard to do it when you have practiced with them for the entire year.' The Mercer and Straley Teams visited Princeton Primary to show the younger students what they have to expect if they want to join next year. Communication is key when joining either team. I asked what Team Electro Storm's favorite part about the competition was. 'Probably meeting different people and playing with them because I saw. We saw a lot of different bots.' Next year, the teams say they are ready to bring home the Championship cup back to West Virginia. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
