BLOOMINGDALE — More than 350 Jefferson County fifth graders spent a few hours in the great outdoors recently, watching bottle rockets launch and learning about litter, recycling, fishing, pollinators, wildland firefighting and even archery. It was all part of Jefferson Soil & Water ...
FOLLANSBEE — The potential of a new bridge crossing to replace the Market Street Bridge is the focus of a pair of informational workshops being held this week. The first saw area residents gather at the Follansbee Community House Monday, learning more about the possibilities being ...
TORONTO — The Toronto Sunrise Seniors honored mothers and fathers during a banquet May 8 at the Karaffa Recreation Center Commons Area. Barbara Pritts, president, welcomed members and guests, including Mayor Tom Parker and his wife, Tracey. A moment of silence was held in memory of longtime member Ruth White. Chaplain Mary Lou Emery gave the blessing for the meal, which was catered by Connie's Corner. The kitchen committee — Joe and Sandi Radvansky, Mary Ellen Marion, Nancy Bodrog and Janet Petrella — decorated tables with hanging baskets of petunias, pots of pansies and ...
NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County will enter the next fiscal year with a balanced budget. County commissioners approved a budget model — labeled “Model 2” — during Thursday’s meeting, with the budget due to the state Friday. Commissioner Paul Cowey said the budget model was ...
Photo by Ross Gallabrese The Steubenville Rotary Club presented $500 scholarships to members of area Interact clubs. On hand for the presentation were, from left, Laila Reed of Steubenville High School, Rotary Club President Jim Baber, Chelsea Channels of the Jefferson County Joint Vocational ...
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Local artist Tom Ott of Follansbee was recognized as a featured artist during the art walk held on May 8 at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg. The event drew a strong community turnout and celebrated regional creativity through exhibitions, live interaction with artists, and an ...
