BETHANY — The Bethany Woman’s Club received several state honors, and its president was installed as state president-elect at the 112th-annual state convention of the Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs held March 16-17 at the Greenbrier. Helen Moren, the club’s leader, was installed ...
The Adena Lions Club presentation of “Bridge to Broadway” for its 68th-annual show had special meaning for village residents as it marked the return of the bridge that divided the community in half when it was removed last fall but is now in new working order. The backdrop, designed by Lynn ...
‘Taking the Lead’ series kicks off May 3 at YWCA; membership drive is on STEUBENVILLE — The kickoff of the “Taking the Lead” series planned by the YWCA of Steubenville to have been held in March but was canceled because of inclement weather, has been rescheduled and is ...
One in three older Americans with Medicare drug coverage is prescribed opioid painkillers, but for those who develop a dangerous addiction there is one treatment Medicare won’t cover: methadone. Methadone is the oldest, and experts say, the most effective of the three approved medications ...
STEUBENVILLE — Members of the Ohio Valley Chorale, now in its second season, will be presenting their spring concert on Sunday, beginning at 3 p.m. at First Westminster Presbyterian Church, located at 235 N. Fourth St. There is no admission cost. A free-will offering will be taken to help ...
JoAnn Derosky, Toronto. Barb Crugnale, Mingo Junction. Brody Kurner, Mingo Junction. Bettyanne Jeffries, Mingo Junction. Darlene Wickham, Toronto.
CHARLESTON — Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has built a significant fundraising chest in his bid for a second full six-year term, far outpacing West Virginia Republicans hoping to defeat him this fall. Manchin’s campaign has raised $4.5 million since the start of 2017 and had $5.4 ...
STEUBENVILLE — A first-time “Don’t Shop But Swap” event for area women will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5 in the cafeteria of East Garfield Elementary School, 936 N. Fifth St. The swap event is “completely free,” and free food will be provided, according to Tiffany ...
Steubenville Cited: Taylor Banks, 28, Rear 217 Cunningham Lane, unsafe vehicle and expired plates; Shyheen Richmond, 18, Bridgeport, possession of marijuana; Jerome Edwards, 19, 1241 Ridge Ave., possession of marijuana; Sofia E. Cantu, 22, 1488 Columbus Circle, expired plates; and Danielle N. ...
WELLSBURG — Three Democratic candidates for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives representing West Virginia’s 1st District visited Brooke County recently to share their views and goals. The three, who were in the area for a candidates’ forum held Saturday by the Brooke County ...
Annual Minority Health Luncheon scheduled Saturday STEUBENVILLE — The Ohio Valley District National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs is sponsoring its 34th-annual Minority Health Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater Zion Temple Church, located at 500 Logan ...
Delegate Pat McGeehan is set to have heart surgery at the Cleveland Clinic next month, but the Air Force Academy graduate expects to be back in fighting condition by July 4. Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic have diagnosed McGeehan, R-Hancock, with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy — a ...
WELLSBURG — Concerns about the closed bridge to the community of Virginville and slip areas were raised at Tuesday’s Brooke County Commission meeting. Sheriff Larry Palmer noted the bridge has been closed since Sunday when a truck struck the guardrail along the short span while turning ...
WHEELING — Ziegenfelder Co. will voluntarily recall about 3,000 cases of Budget $aver Cherry Pineapple Monster Pops and Sugar Free Twin Pops for fear of listeria contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall shortly before 5 p.m. Monday. Calls made Monday evening ...
NEW CUMBERLAND — With the end of the school year about a month away, the Hancock County Board of Education has announced its top teacher and service personnel member. The school board took time Monday to recognize two staff members for their excellence and dedication within the district ...
During its meeting Thursday, members of the Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation dedicated a plaque in memory of former employee Ric Cooper, who died in April 2017. The board was joined by members of Cooper’s family. Cooper had worked for almost 20 years as part of the park maintenance ...
WEIRTON — The Weirton Transit Corp. Board of Trustees is discussing the establishment of new route services as it continues to look at expansion options for the local public transit provider. During the board’s meeting April 18, the board looked at a series of proposals, including an ...
New Manchester Elementary School recently celebrated Let’s Read WV Day. Each grade level paired up with a “Buddy Class” and read a story to their partners. The fourth-grade students read to first-grade students. The third-grade students read to the kindergarten students. The second-grade ...
EAST LIVERPOOL — The Columbiana County Port Authority is moving to Leetonia, at least for now, after selling the only place it has called home since the economic development agency was created 40 years ago. The Port Authority board agreed at Monday’s meeting to sell the 108-year-old ...
The following is a list of 2018 area graduations planned: COLLEGES • Wheeling Jesuit University — 10:30 a.m., May 5, McDonough Center. • West Virginia Northern Community College — May 11, WesBanco Arena. • Franciscan University of Steubenville — 1 p.m. May 12, Finnegan ...