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Frontier warfare comes to life in Fort Steuben’s America 250 lecture

STEUBENVILLE — While the battles of Lexington, Concord and Yorktown dominate most accounts of the American Revolution, another fierce struggle unfolded hundreds of miles to the west in the rugged Ohio Country. It was a conflict fought not only between British and American forces, but also ...

Weirton to consider new municipal waste contract

WEIRTON – Weirton Council will be asked to consider a new contract for the disposal of municipal waste and recycling during its upcoming meeting. Among items discussed, and recommended, during Friday's meeting of the city Finance Committee was a contract for the city's garbage disposal, ...

Briefs

Meet the coaches at the Mingo K of C MINGO JUNCTION — Area fans will have the opportunity to meet two new high school football coaches Thursday at the Mingo Knights of Columbus. Gregory Bahen from Catholic Central High School and Hayden Daley from Buckeye Local High School will be on hand for the event, which will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m., organizers said. The evening will include refreshments and a 50-50 drawing. East Springfield dinner Thursday EAST SPRINGFIELD — The East Springfield Community Center will host its monthly fundraiser dinner ...

Police

STEUBENVILLE POLICE Overcharged: A woman who purchased a $25 box of shrimp from a vendor said when she checked her bank statement Thursday it rang up as $260. She said she contacted the seller, who processed a refund but was concerned because it didn’t show up in her account right away. Police told her she’d need to follow up with her bank and it’s a civil issue. Conspicuous return: Police were asked to stand by as JMHA escorted a woman who had been banned from the JFK building off the property but she “refused to open the door” Thursday and warned her a warrant would be ...

Sermon topics

• Bell Chapel UMC: "What's in a Name? Nehemiah" • Cove Presbyterian Church: Chapter 1 of Jonah • Finley Church: 10:45 a.m.: "Navigating Relationships with Godly Wisdom"; 6 p.m.:" Once and for All" • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): ""Get Out of the Boat" • Two Ridges Presbyterian Church: "Assurance in the Storms of Life" • Memorial Baptist Church: "Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit" • St. Paul's Church: "Shaken Not Stirred" • Wintersville Methodist Church: "12 Disciples Chosen by Jesus" • Zion United Church of Christ: " Stepping Out in Faith"