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Steubenville students gain leadership experience at Boys State

STEUBENVILLE — Eight Steubenville High School juniors spent the week learning about leadership, government and public service while representing their school at American Legion Buckeye Boys State at Miami University. Attending through the support of Sons of the American Legion Squadron 725, ...

Scholarships awarded

Contributed The endowment committee of Weirton's Cove Presbyterian Church honored four area graduates with scholarships Sunday. The Helen T. Hamill Memorial Scholarship, in memory of a longtime member and Hancock County teacher, is available to all four high schools in Hancock and Brooke ...

Participants still sought for Weirton Independence Day parade

WEIRTON – With the Independence Day holiday fast approaching, organizers of Weirton's Fourth of July parade are issuing a reminder to those who may be interested in taking part. Set to follow its traditional route along the city's Main Street, this year's parade will take place at 5 p.m., ...

Ohio Valley native to represent West Virginia at Miss America competition

MARTINSBURG — The Ohio Valley will be represented on the Miss America stage this fall after a Wheeling Park High School graduate was crowned Miss West Virginia on Saturday night. Elizabeth Romanek beamed, as she was crowned the winner. Her win was not a surprise to many, after the Miss ...

Sycamore Youth Center Hosts Six Bricks educator training milestone

STEUBENVILLE — A significant milestone in educational training was reached Saturday at the Sycamore Youth Center as six educators completed the full Six Bricks Educator Training Program through a partnership between the Ohio Valley Youth Network and Six Bricks USA. Saturday's training ...

Briefs

Brooke County Public Library events planned WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library has announced a series of July programs, crafts and holiday observances for children and families. A “Patriotic Craft & S’mores Dip” program will be held Tuesday, June 30, at 11 a.m. Participants will create a flag pin to take home and make and share patriotic s’mores dip. All materials will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, call 304-737-1551 or visit brookecountylibs.org/events. Chalk Art for children ages 8 and up will be offered Thursday, July 2, ...