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Remaining faithful to the church

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Yes, we are to be faithful to our local church and all that entails. Thank God for the sweet and uplifting fellowship of our dear brothers and sisters. How awesome to worship together, sing praises, share testimonies and hear the Word of God proclaimed under the anointing of the Holy Spirit. There are a myriad of blessings that are the result of being joined together as the Body of Christ by the redeeming grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In addition to the edification of fellowship, we also find opportunities to serve one another and learn how to let our gifts grow into ...

TO THE MAX

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Craig Howell Area residents were treated to a performance by Fleetwood 2 the Max, Friday, as part of the Weirton summer concert series, organized by the City of Weirton. Hailing from Lima, Ohio, the group offers a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, presenting covers of many of the legendary rock ...

BPW awards scholarships

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TORONTO — The Ohio Valley Business and Professional Women's Club held its scholarship dinner May 19 at Baby Boyz BBQ-Straka Hall in Toronto. Treasurer Mari Ann Ohba called the meeting to order, Mary Lou Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance and Phyllis Riccadonna led the club collect. Jones ...

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MORRISSEY ANNOUNCES AMERICA250 POETRY CONTEST CHARLESTON — As part of celebrations marking the United States’ semiquincentennial, Gov. Patrick Morrisey has announced the America250 Poetry Contest, inviting West Virginians to submit original poems celebrating the history, heritage and shared values of the state and nation. “West Virginia has played an important role in our nation’s history, and as we prepare to celebrate 250 years of freedom, I encourage West Virginians of all ages to share their creativity and love of country through this poetry contest,” Morrisey said. ...

MWCD celebrates ribbon cutting for new marina at Clendening Lake

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NEW PHILADELPHIA — The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District will celebrate the completion of its new marina building at Clendening Lake with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. June 26 at the Clendening Lake Marina, 79100 Bose Road, Freeport. Community members, local officials, partners and members of the media are invited to attend. The new 3,400-square-foot marina facility represents a significant investment in enhancing visitor experiences and recreational opportunities at one of Ohio’s outdoor destinations. The building features public restrooms, a sales area, office ...

Fitness Court installation to begin later this summer

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WEIRTON — A planned public fitness court is expected to soon take shape at Margaret Manson Weir Memorial Park. Working with the National Fitness Campaign, the Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation will have a Fitness Court installed in the coming months in an area of the court that once ...