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Town and Country 4-H Club holds first meeting of year

SMITHFIELD — The Town and Country 4-H Club met Jan. 4 at Friend’s Church in Smithfield. Johanna George was in charge of the event. Advisers Brooke Stingle, Alyssa Stingle and Teresa George were on hand to discuss with members projects that need worked on and those which have already been accomplished. Upcoming events include a 4-H Night at the Nailers game on Feb. 13 and a winter update on Feb. 28. It was announced the club will clean up at the Jefferson County Vocational School following the winter update as part of the club’s community service. Advisers reminded the ...

Art association to offer classes in February

WINTERSVILLE — The chilling winter weather and accumulating snow experienced by residents throughout the Ohio Valley can often be unbearable. Temperatures and roadways can leave us feeling as if we are stuck indoors with nothing to do and nowhere to go. For anyone who might be looking for a creative escape, the Steubenville Art Association will be offering several ways in which the community can trade those darkened gray skies for a vibrant palette of colors this month. The SAA is maintaining a busy schedule throughout the month of February. Officials are extending an open ...

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Veterans commission to meet STEUBENVILLE –– The regular monthly meeting of the Veterans Service Commission of Jefferson County will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. The meeting will take place at 500 Market St., Suite 310 in Steubenville. All veterans and interested parties are welcome to attend. Brilliant Legion fish frys resume BRILLIANT — The Brilliant American Legion has resumed its weekly fish frys following a brief holiday break. The first event resumes Friday and will run through April 24. The menu will include a choice of Coleman’s fish, chicken planks, ...

Knights award scholarship to student

Baci Carpico, left, past state deputy of the Ohio Knights of Columbus and current member of the Ohio Charity Foundation, presented a $1,000 check to Mary Rohde, a senior at Catholic Central High School. Principal Todd Phillipson was in attendance during the presentation, recognizing Rohde as ...

Swing dance returns at coffeehouse

STEUBENVILLE — Swing dancing and the rhythmic sounds of jazz are once again coming to the heart of downtown Steubenville. Community residents of all ages are invited to attend the upcoming monthly gathering of Steubenville Swing Dance, set to take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 12 on the third-floor ballroom of Leonardo’s Coffeehouse, located at 132 N. Fourth St. This event continues a tradition of bringing people together through the timeless art of dance. The atmosphere will be filled with the sounds of live music performed by Matt Hill and the Classics, who are known for ...

DAR contest held at Harding

Harding Middle School students in grades fifth through eighth submitted projects in the local annual contest held by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The students received first-, second- and third-place recognition for their entries. This year’s theme was “Celebrating 250 Years ...