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Barilla to be recognized STEUBENVILLE — A farewell reception for Steubenville Mayor Jerry Barilla will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 at Froehlich’s Classic Corner, 501 Washington St. Tickets for the event are $35 each and can be purchased at the City Building or at ...

2025 Trick-or-Treat

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Area communities have set their trick-or-treat times. The schedule includes: • Beech Bottom, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday at Beech Bottom Fire Station (Residents also may bring treats to dispense there.) • Bethany, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday • Brooke County (unincorporated areas) 6 ...

Wellsburg city manager search under way

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WELLSBURG — The search for a new city manager is under way, with Wellsburg Council members making plans to interview eight applicants for the position on Nov. 10 and 13. Pending availability of at least a majority of council members, the panel on Tuesday made plans to conduct interviews in ...

Museum talks murder, folklore

Community

TORONTO — Visitors to Toronto’s Main Street Museum learned of a darker side to the city and Jefferson County’s past with the sharing of macabre stories by a special guest, members of the Historical Society of Toronto and others on Oct. 19. Paul Zuros, executive director of Historic Fort ...

Nonprofits hold successful Fall Block Party

Community

STEUBENVILLE — The autumn rain was not enough to dampen the community’s spirit as more than 150 residents gathered downtown for the Fall Block Party that was put on by the Sycamore Youth Center and the Aim Women’s Center on Thursday. Because of the rain which fell from the October ...