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Folk dancers recognized

STEUBENVILLE — The Sycamore Folk Dancers have delivered vibrant, memorable performances throughout the past few months, having performed at the Sycamore Youth Center, the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Wheeling and during the Nutcracker Village’s opening night ceremony along Fourth ...

Order of AHEPA gives to Shirley’s Dolls

Members of AHEPA Hancock County Chapter No. 103 made their eighth-annual contribution to Shirley’s Dolls, a faith-based ministry started in 2018 in memory of Shirley Wallace by her four daughters. The organization provides Christmas gifts to as many children as possible, beginning with 50 ...

JCVA donates to Friendship Room

The Jefferson County Veterans Association made a donation of 100 boxes of pasta and 60 jars of sauce to the Friendship Room in Steubenville on Wednesday. The donation, secured by JCVA Cmdr. Frank Santa, was accepted by Friendship Room Coordinator Liam McGovern. Those on hand for the ...

Brilliant Lions Club celebrates, reflects on year

BRILLIANT — Members of the Brilliant Lions Club gathered to celebrate the Christmas holiday with one another. A special dinner was held for the club, along with the exchanging of gifts. President Butch Ford conducted the exchange, with officials noting that everyone in attendance appeared to be pleased with the present they received. A holiday 50/50 drawing was held, with Jim Holskey being named the winner. Holskey chose to donate his winnings back to the club. Two of the club’s members were named Lion of the Year. John Goosman and Susan Nolan will share the distinction, ...

Troop volunteers

Scouts from Troop 334 volunteered to help distribute toys to Weirton residents in need on Wednesday through the Toys for Tots program. Scouts and officials met at Cove Presbyterian Church in Weirton. Those who assisted in distributing the Christmas gifts to the families of area boys and girls ...

Toronto Seniors celebrate

TORONTO — Members of the Toronto Senior Citizens Club met on Thursday for the club’s annual Christmas dinner and celebration. Chaplain Arlene Obertance-Rice opened the evening with a special blessing. Dinner was served to the 69 guests in attendance. The meal consisted of ham, stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls and desserts, including chocolate and carrot cakes. Following dinner, those attending participated in the singing of Christmas carols. The vocals were accompanied by violinist Sydney Frampton. Club President John Livingstone opened the ...