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Lift every voice: Steubenville event promises evening of gospel celebration

STEUBENVILLE — Music, worship and community fellowship will take center stage June 7 as the Sycamore Youth Center hosts Gospel Night 2026, a free outdoor concert bringing together local and regional gospel artists, worship teams, choirs and musicians for an evening of faith and encouragement. The event will begin at 5 p.m. June 7 at the Louis Berkman Amphitheater in Steubenville and is open to the public free of charge. Sponsored by the Sycamore Youth Center, Gospel Night 2026 aims to unite people across the Ohio Valley through music and worship while highlighting regional gospel ...

Women’s golf results

Monday Night Ladies League HOOKSTOWN, Pa. — The Monday Night Ladies League played at Ponderosa Golf Course in Hookstown on May 11. The Play of the Day was Throw Out the Worst Two Holes. Brenda Hartley finished in first place, Tammy Koutsky in second place and Laura Froehlich in third place. Yuko Atwell took the prize for closest to the pin on second shot on hole No. 5. The low putts prize was split between Tammy Koutsky and Denise Augustine. On Monday, the ladies played the front nine at Ponderosa Golf Courses, and the Play of the Day was low gross. Yuko Atwell was the winner, ...

Allow His love to rule in our lives

In Luke 19:10, The Word of God declares: "The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." Do you remember the wrist bands from the 1960's and 70"s, that zealous young Christians wore on their wrists with the letters "WWJD"? Those letters stood for "What Would Jesus Do". That fad has long since ceased to be used; but the simplicity and effectiveness of the truth still hopefully affects our faith walk. I think about that sometimes when I run into a problem, or hear a fellow believer going through some challenging trials. Then I simply pause and ask myself : WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? ...

It’s still Hockey Night for Nailers

WHEELING — Nailers fever is spreading quickly throughout the Ohio Valley, and it’s a condition local hockey fans hope sticks around a while longer. The Wheeling Nailers have reached the ECHL Kelly Cup Eastern Conference Finals, beginning a best-of-seven series Friday night against the ...

Pond clinic to offer hands-on learning

HAMMONDSVILLE — Ohio State University Extension, in partnership with the Jefferson and Harrison Soil and Water Conservation Districts, will host a pond clinic from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 18 at 7082 county Road 53. This field-based program is designed for landowners and community members interested in improving pond management for wildlife habitat and recreation. Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from natural resource professionals while exploring a local pond setting. Topics covered during the clinic will include: • Identification and management of native ...

Capito wants more information on Trump settlement fund

PARKERSBURG – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said she needs more information about a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate people claiming persecution by the government when asked if she had any concerns about it. Capito, R-W.Va., touched on that and other issues related to efforts to fund immigration enforcement efforts and security enhancements at the White House during her weekly phone conference with members of the West Virginia media. The anti-weaponization fund involves the allocation of $1.776 billion as part of a settlement resolving President Donald Trump’s lawsuit ...