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Sycamore accepting winter/spring class signups

STEUBENVILLE — The Sycamore Youth Center has announced registration is open for after-school classes for the winter and spring semester. Classes run from Jan. 26 through May 1, with courses offered to students in first through 12th grade. This year, there are 64 free after-school classes. Parents are encouraged to register their child as soon as possible to ensure a spot and help spread the word to others who could benefit from these opportunities. The preferred method to register is online, by visiting sycamorecenter.com/classes. Transportation is available for many students; ...

Library announces activities

STEUBENVILLE — The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has announced its upcoming activities and events scheduled for the week of Jan. 18-24. Main Library (740) 282-9782 Decorate a book using diamond art supplies at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Bring a book or the library will supply one for you. Register to attend. Adena Branch (740) 320-0009 Children: Play and Learn the Alphabet will be held for parents who have children between the ages of 2 and 6 at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 19. Make a snow measuring stick and bookmark at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Register to attend. Brilliant ...

Community news from around the area

Class of ‘67 to meet WEIRTON — The Class of 1967 from Weir High School has announced classmates will be meeting for a January luncheon. The event is scheduled to be held at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 21 at Nana’s Lunch Box, located at 390 American Way in Weirton. All are welcome to attend the meeting. School to put on talent show WHEELING — As Wheeling Park High School approaches its 50th anniversary this year, the Class of 1979 has been collaborating with Principal Meredith Dailer regarding an upcoming landmark event. The school is planning a grand, inter-generational ...

Faire May performs at Sycamore

STEUBENVILLE — The Sycamore Youth Center welcomed Ohio Valley residents for an evening of traditional music as Faire May performed on Friday. The event featured a blend of well-known Christmas favorites and lesser-known traditional European carols, many which were sung in their original ...

Local author releases two new works

SCIO –– Author Trisha McAfee of Scio has announced her two newest releases: “Children Should Be Seen and Not Heard: Still Standing,” and “Tappan Lake: Beneath the Surface,” are now available for purchase through Amazon and Barnes and Noble books stores. The two new releases ...

Virtual 5K event to raise money to plant Ohio trees

COLUMBUS — Lace up, roll out, or grab a paddle, as the Ohio Department of Natural Resources invites Ohioans to join the Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K event. Returning once again in support of tree planting and forest conservation efforts at Ohio parks, this one-of-a- kind ...