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Cards for military/veterans

BERGHOLZ — John Gregg Elementary School is once again bringing smiles to brighten up the holidays for soldiers and senior citizens through the Operation Christmas Cards program. Melissa Huggins, a visual impairment aide at the school, is leading this year’s activity, which began at ...

Community news from around the area

Church to hold Christmas Eve service WEIRTON — St. Thomas Episcopal Church will hold its Christmas Eve service, which includes the holy eucharist and candlelight service, at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Steven McKeown will preside. The community is invited to attend this special evening service. The church is located on Three Springs Drive in Weirton. For information, call church office at (304) 723-4120. Weir High Class of ‘60 meets WEIRTON — The Weir High School Class of 1960 met at Undo’s restaurant for a holiday dinner. Paula Francis Brown welcomed classmates and ...

Parade

Buckeye Local Junior High students did their own version of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as a STEM project. The Balloon Parade Engineering Design Challenge saw students design and build a parade balloon secured to a base and able to move along a four-meter parade route with gusty ...

Young performer entertains

Evan Conn, 14, performed for members of the Wintersville Women’s Club on Thursday. Conn, a student at Indian Creek Middle School, played guitar and sang a number of holiday selections, along with some familiar classic rock songs. -- Julie Stenger

Community Brief

Story Time with Santa set STEUBENVILLE — A Story Time with Santa event has been planned, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at Tink’s Party Place, located at 4227 Mall Drive in Steubenville. The cost is $20 per child. Among the activities planned will be a cookie decorating station, a craft station where children can create a holiday craft and a hot cocoa bar. Those interested in attending should sign up online by visiting the company’s website: tinkstreats.com. The business is continuing to offer local children an opportunity to drop off their letter to Santa ...

Church Sermon Topics

• Bell Chapel United Methodist Church, Steubenville: The 10 a.m. service will feature a Christmas Cantata entitled, “It Was A Starry Night.” • Cadiz Presbyterian Church: “Into the Unknown!” • Cove Presbyterian Church, Weirton: The 11 a.m. sermon will be “A Different Christmas Story,” given by Elder Roger Criss. • Finley Church, Steubenville: The 10:45 a.m. sermon will be “God of Love,” from the series, “The Hope of All the Earth.” The 4:30 p.m. service will feature a Christmas Cantata entitled, “The Sounding Joy.” • Harmony Church of Mingo ...