Birthdays
July 27 Joe DiBenedetto, Steubenville
Weirton celebrates Disability Independence Day
WEIRTON – It was a celebration of similarities and difference, and all the ways they can bring people together, Saturday, as Weirton held its third-annual Disability Independence Celebration. Area residents gathered at the Weirton Event Center for an afternoon of games, live entertainment, ...
Ohio Rep. wants to lower voting age in state to 16
Sixteen-year-olds in Ohio would be allowed to vote in nonfederal elections under a proposed constitutional amendment that would lower the state’s legal voting age of 18. “Democracy is at its strongest when we encourage lifelong habits of civic engagement," said Rep. Chris Glassburn, D-North Olmsted, one of the sponsors of the legislation. “Sixteen-year-olds are contributing members of society, and their perspectives deserve representation. Empowering them to participate in elections fosters responsibility and ensures their interests are reflected in the decisions that will shape ...
A cultural celebration
Craig Howell Area residents gathered at the Serbian Picnic Grounds in Weirton, Saturday, for the annual Serbian Fest. Organized by Holy Resurrection Serbian Church, the yearly picnic featured a variety of food, including wood-roasted lamb and chicken, grilled cevaps, cabbage rolls, kielbasa, ...
Organizers deem 43rd Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival bigger and better than ever
WHEELING – As the 43rd annual Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival came to an end Sunday, organizers are looking forward to making next year even bigger and better. Festival chairman Tony Filberto said that each year the festival tries to outdo the previous year and he believes it ...
Union Local superintendent co-authors leadership book
MORRISTOWN — Union Local Superintendent Zac Shutler has teamed up with his friend, Sarasota, Florida, Booker High School Principal Jamal Crook, to co-write their debut book, "Lead the People, Change the System." Shutler said the book is about leading not just a school district, but leading ...