SMITHFIELD — The Jefferson County Fair will once again open its doors for Inclusion Night festivities Wednesday, Aug. 19. Now in its third year, the event gives community members with developmental and intellectual disabilities a chance to visit the fairgrounds in Smithfield and have access ...
WHEELING — The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will bring its annual Celebrate America tour to the Weirton Event Center on July 3 as part of a four-city Independence Day weekend trek across West Virginia marking the nation's 250th birthday. Officials from the WSO, the city of Wheeling and ...
BLOOMINGDALE – Space is still available for high school students looking for career options at the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School. Principal/Supervisor Heather Hoover said openings remained in select programs and space was limited, but students still have an opportunity to apply. The JVS offers 18 career-technical education (CTE) programs, including animal science management, auto collision, auto service technology, carpentry, computer networking technologies, cosmetology, criminal justice, culinary arts, early childhood education, electrical trades, health technologies, ...
STEUBENVILLE — Area teens are gaining job experience while making a difference in the community through the annual Summer Youth Work Program offered by the Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Six high school students and recent graduates began the first session at the ...
The Ellen Hunt Memorial Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Ellen Hunt, a dedicated lifetime member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 557. Ellen’s unwavering commitment to service, community, and support of veterans embodies the core values of the American Legion Auxiliary. This ...
Medal ceremony planned SMITHFIELD — The Jefferson County Veterans Association will host a formal ceremony revealing the Veterans Administration Medal of Honor headstone for Cpl. Fred B. McGee beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday. It will take place at the Northern Cemetery adjacent to the Smithfield America Legion, 1075 Main St. Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla Jr. county Commissioner Eric Timmons will speak, and McGee's grandson, Riley will read his citation, JCVA adjutant, Barry Bardone, will discuss the journey to get McGee the medal. Thomas Graham will sing the national ...
