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Cemetery association to meet EAST SPRINGFIELD — The East Springfield Cemetery Association has announced it will hold its annual meeting beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The meeting will take place at the East Springfield Community Recreation and Service Center. According to officials, activities associated with the cemetery throughout the year 2025 will be reviewed and summarized. Among the morning’s discussions will be those individuals who are going to be responsible for the oversight and maintenance of the cemetery during 2026, as well as the distribution of assignments. ...

Children’s day event coming to area

STEUBENVILLE — The Sycamore Youth Center, in partnership with the Martin Luther King Association of Steubenville, will host a Youth and Children’s Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 17 at the Sycamore center. The MLK Association is run under the leadership of its president, James Baber. ...

Wheeling Island to host New Year’s Eve event

WHEELING — Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack is planning a special New Year’s Eve party on Wednesday entitled Disco Countdown 2025. The event will feature a variety of entertainment, promotions and dining specials to welcome in the new year with style. Among the evening’s highlights will be promotions, including a T-shirt giveaway from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the racing lobby. Those who make a racing wager will be able to claim a free T-shirt. Table games hot deals will run from today through Thursday. One winner will be selected every half hour to receive $100 in value ...

Froehlich’s to hold New Year’s Eve mystery theater

STEUBENVILLE — Froehlich’s Classic Corner will once again be ringing in another new year with a local tradition. An early evening dinner and interactive comedy-mystery performance has been scheduled to take place by those affiliated with Ohio Valley Mystery Theater Unlimited. “We look forward to this night all year long,” stated Froehlich’s owner Greg Froehlich. “New Year’s Eve at Froehlich’s Classic Corner has become a tradition for so many of our guests — good food, lots of laughter and a chance to celebrate together without staying out late,” Froehlich ...

Lodge gives

Members of Weirton Moose Lodge 688 held a spaghetti dinner in October to raise proceeds for a Christmas surprise for two of its members. The dinner charged $10 per guest, with first responders invited to attend free of charge. Moose Lodge board member Howard Mellott and his wife, Debbie, ...

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Retirees to meet in new year STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville City Schools Retirees ended the year 2025 with a luncheon at Pastaio Cucina restaurant in Wintersville. Those in attendance enjoyed the afternoon, with members signing get-well cards, along with Christmas cards to send. The retirees’ collection for its Christmas charity concluded and gifts were to be purchased and given out to adults who are in need throughout the area. The first lunch of the new year has been planned for 12:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at 7 Ranges Entertainment, located at the Fort Steuben Mall. No reservations ...