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Reading program to begin

STEUBENVILLE — “Overdue” it during the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County’s Winter Reading Program. The event will take place from Jan. 12 to March 31. All ages are welcome to participate, according to officials, who said the purpose of the program is set and meet reading goals to win prizes. Visit the nearest library branch to pick up a Checkout Challenge packet and get started. Additional activities scheduled for the week of Jan. 11-17 at local branches include: Brilliant Branch (740) 314-4309 Children: Paint a winter scene on canvas. This free ...

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Library offering e-mail alerts Brooke County Public Libraries in Wellsburg and Follansbee are offering patrons free Wowbrary e-mail alerts. These alerts showcase the libraries’ newest arrivals every week. Alerts feature the latest bestsellers, as well as other books, movies, music, audio books, children’s titles, cookbooks and additional items which are purchased by the library. “People are truly amazed when they see in one place just how many great new titles we purchase each week, which they can reserve and borrow at no cost,” stated Alexandra Schneider, the libraries’ ...

Christmas help

The Steubenville Rotary Club held its annual holiday event Nov. 22 at the 7 Ranges Entertainment Center at the Fort Steuben Mall. Members used the evening as a way to collect toys and other items for Urban Mission Ministries. Among those participating were, from left, Cynthia Lytle, director ...

Red Hats celebrate Christmas

The Red Hats’ La Bonne Vie Chapter held its annual Christmas party Dec. 17 at Scaffidi’s Restaurant and Tavern in Steubenville. Following dinner, members were entertained with a special performance which featured Dave Watkins. Those in attendance included, from left, front, Rose Pulice, ...

Sassie Lassies meet

The Weirton Red Hat Sassie Lassies met at Theo Yanni’s in Weirton. Those in attendance were, from left, front, Barb Coburn, Connie Gilbert and Linda Walter; and back, Connie Norwood, Queen Ruth Dalesandri, Margie LeMasters, Martha Varitek, Brenda Edwards and Carla Colson. -- Contributed

GRIT project helps Buckeye students

CONNORVILLE — Students at Buckeye Local High School are charting their career path through a collaboration with the nonprofit group Future Plans, and its Growing Rural Independence Together project. The GRIT project is a grassroots economic recovery initiative in Appalachian Ohio which ...