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Buckeye Local prepares for annual culture fair

CONNORVILLE — The Foreign Language Club at Buckeye Local High School is going wild about the idea for its latest International Culture Fair. This year’s theme will be “Get Wild with Culture,” and is set to take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 19 at the high school. The event will include displays, costumes and food which is native to countries around the world. Bonnie Soos, who co-serves with Savana McBeth as co-adviser of the student organization, explained the group’s 70 members will take a look at the natural aspects of the countries they will represent at the ...

Marine Corps provides another successful toy drive

WHEELING — The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program, which is the Marine Corps’ premier community action program, provided 4,140 toys to more than 700 children throughout Ohio, Brooke and Hancock counties this past Christmas season. According to officials, those in the reserves could not have performed this act of kindness without the held and generosity of local sponsors, as well as the tireless efforts of their coordinator and its team of hard-working volunteers. “While our core mission is to bring joy and hope to children at Christmastime, children face challenges ...

Library announces activities

STEUBENVILLE — The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has announced its upcoming activities and events for the week of Jan. 25-31. Those who are interested in participating in any of the following is asked to call the respective branch and register so as to ensure a seat. Main Library (740) 282-9782 Adults: Book club will meet at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 28 to discuss the book “Heart the Lover,” by Lily King. Call to join the club. The Books on Tap Book Club will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Hightower Brewing Co. Call the library to find out what ...

Community news from around the area

Shrine Club to hold breakfast WEIRTON — The Northern Panhandle Shrine Club will hold its all-you-can-eat breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Shrine building, located at 1221 Rice Blvd. in Weirton. The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. The breakfast will include pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage links, along with coffee, orange juice, hot chocolate and hot tea. The cost per meal will be $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 through 12 and free for those 5 and younger. Church to remember King STEUBENVILLE — The Martin Luther King Jr. ...

Smithfield to show support for Tucker

SMITHFIELD — In the heart of a community often defined by its willingness to stand together during times of trial, local residents are rallying to support Ronald Tucker following an unthinkable tragedy. In the wake of a Jan. 3 house fire that claimed the lives of Tucker’s mother and two children, three separate benefits have been organized at the LeChateau Pier Ballroom to provide financial assistance and a sense of shared strength for the family. The outreach efforts will begin on Saturday with a community breakfast. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the ...

National pet contest to save lives

Move over, Hollywood … there is a new red carpet in town. Only this one might just require a few extra lint rollers. We have all seen the glitz and glamour of the People’s Choice Awards. So now, isn’t it finally time for those four-legged companions we consider family members to have their moment in the sun? That is why this year is the first of what officials hope will be many, Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards. This isn’t just a simple internet contest; however. It is a true, nationally-televised event which promises to be a celebration of those dogs and cats who make our ...