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First Fridays returns

Ross Gallabrese Members of the band Tolkmith performed as part of First Fridays on Fourth Street. Made up mainly of students from the College of St. Joseph the Worker, they entertained area residents who braved Friday night's rain and chilly temperatures with their blend of Irish folk music, ...

Ferguson, Hoagland clash in race for Ohio 96th District seat

STEUBENVILLE — The race for Ohio’s 96th District seat in the House of Representative has been heated, with both candidates slinging barbs at their opponent’s voting record and positions. Squaring off for the Republican nomination in Tuesday’s general election are the incumbent, Ron ...

Sermon topics

• Cove Presbyterian Church: "An Unexpected Meal" • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): "The Way, the Truth and the Life" • Finley Church: 10 a.m.: "Becoming Perfect;" 6 p.m.: "Basic Training) • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: "The Truth About Temptation" • ...

Not every giver is cheerful and not every gift is generous

“God loves a cheerful giver.” It’s one of those familiar phrases we hear so often that we almost wonder whether it only sounds like Scripture—like “God helps those who help themselves” or “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” But this one is the real thing. In 2 Corinthians 9:7, ...

Community rallies around Bridgeport students injured in crash

LANSING — Two Bridgeport High School students were involved in a serious motor vehicle wreck Wednesday evening on U.S. Route 40 in Pease Township. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a 1999 BMW 232i was traveling westbound on Route 40. As it negotiated a right curve, the vehicle ...

Community Briefs

Jefferson County groups receive grants JEFFERSON COUNTY — Two Jefferson County nonprofit organizations have received grants through the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund and the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio. The United Way of Jefferson County was awarded a ...