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Library announces activities

STEUBENVILLE — The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has announced the following events and activities scheduled for the week of Feb. 1-7. Contact an area branch for information about any of its programs. Main Library (740) 282-9782 Adults: The Deep Dive Book Club will take a closer look into the writing of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s work “The Little Prince,” at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3 and Feb. 17. Register to attend or join the club. Teens: Make a craft at home with the library’s Valentine grab-and-go activity, beginning Feb. 2, while supplies last. Adena ...

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Officials cancel Italian festival ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Mother Nature has once again canceled the Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival, that was scheduled for Sunday at Undo’s West in St. Clairsville. Officials announced because of potential winter weather, the event, which was rescheduled for Sunday because of inclement weather in December, has been canceled. A new date has not been announced. ‘Signfeld 2040’ coming to area STEUBENVILLE — Mystery Theater Unlimited continues its 30th season of original interactive comedy with performances of “Signfeld 2040,” a ...

Top Toronto spellers

Braxton Zeigler, a fifth-grader at Toronto Elementary School, placed first in the Toronto City School District Spelling Bee, held Tuesday at Toronto Junior-Senior High School. Zeigler correctly spelled “scooter,” a noun meaning a vehicle ridden usually while standing that consists of a ...

Sycamore center site where history was made

STEUBENVILLE — History was made within the walls of the Sycamore Youth Center earlier this month as two local nonprofits joined forces to bring a global educational phenomenon to the United States, in person for the very first time. The Ohio Valley Youth Network and Six Bricks USA ...

Jefferson County Christian School students contribute to global mission

WINTERSVILLE — Students at the Jefferson County Christian School took part in a service-learning initiative that connects local youth with a global mission of sharing Bible scripture. Through a partnership with Bearing Precious Seed Seedline, a ministry based in Milford, Ohio, the ...

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Black History Month concert set ALIQUIPPA, Pa. — The Ebenezer African Mehodist Episcopal Church, located at 1015 Davis St. in Aliquippa, Pa., is inviting the Ohio Valley to take part in its upcoming Black History Month Musical Concert Celebration. The event is scheduled to take place at 5 p.m. on Feb. 1. Musical guests will include the Gospel Music Workshop of America Choir, Pittsburgh Chapter. Officials are asking area residents to help spread the word for about this special service. Turkey shoots coming to club NEW CUMBERLAND — A benefit turkey shoot for Marine and ...