Remaining classmates attend 70th reunion
Fifteen members gathered to celebrate the Weir High School Class of 1939’s 70th reunion on June 27 in the private dining room of Gio’s Restaurant. Thirteen guests also attended the luncheon social. Reunion Chairman Goldie Almason Baly gave the welcome. In the absence of class valedictorian and May Queen because of illness, Dorothy Pilette Sobolak, the invocation was given by Jeanette Koper Czapla. Tribute was paid to Class President Eva Rabban Lodge who died Sept. 29, 2009 and to all 101 departed class members by Dominic Schell. The memorial prayer read was written by the later Norman Vincent Peale. Baly reviewed the accomplishments of Dr. Ted Borek who was a career Army officer, college professor, and friend, who was buried in Arlington Cemetery in 2003, and also of the career of acclaimed artist Dr. Virgil Cantini, University of Pittsburgh professor who died May 2. Retired orthopedic surgeon, Dr. William B.
» Full StoryFort Steuben DAR collects, donates to local VA Hospital
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has a long, proud history of serving the veterans of America’s wars. Our veterans need to know we care because they have made sacrifices for our freedom.
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‘Call to Freedom’ tent ministry begins Sunday
Pastor Bob Mazeroski of the New Life Worship Center located at 308 Penco Road in Weirton, invites the community to participate in the “Call to Freedom” tent ministry.
Community briefs
Weir Class of ‘69 sets Aug. 1 reunion
The Weir High School Class of 1969 is holding its 40th class reunion on Aug. 1 at Staffileno's on the River in Wellsburg.
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Weirton Area Community Foundation
On Monday, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will travel to Weirton to perform their 18th consecutive free outdoor concert at 7:30 p.m.
Brooke County Reading Council hosts costume event
The Brooke County Reading Council and the Brooke County Library, Partners-in-Literacy, recently present the program, “Dress as your Favorite Story Character,” for area students and their familie.
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Beast of the East
Pier 12 Volleyball Tourney
Second Time Around Consignment
Kreations Hair Salon
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Niekro Scramble