STEUBENVILLE — Historic Fort Steuben in Steubenville, as part of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, will celebrate National Park Week and Junior Ranger Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and invites the public to join the celebration of the nation’s natural resources, culture and heritage.

The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trial is 4,900 miles long and connects 16 states from Pittsburgh to the mouth of the Columbia River in Oregon. It is made up of a variety of partners, and there are many National Park Service sites along the trail to explore, including Historic Fort Steuben located at 120 S. Third St., Steubenville.

Holders of the National Park Service Passport book can obtain stamps when visiting the exhibit on display in the visitor center.

On Saturday, Historic Fort Steuben will offer an opportunity for youngsters to become a Junior Ranger and for visitors to watch a video on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Local historian Paul Zuros will be on hand to sign copies of his new book, “Historic Tales of the Ohio Valley,” beginning at 2 p.m.

“For the past 20 years, Historic Fort Steuben has provided information and programs on the extraordinary travels of the Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their Corps of Discovery,” explained Judy Bratten, fort director. “We became formal members of the National Historic Trail in 2019 when the National Park Service included the Eastern legacy sites — places where the planning and preparations occurred. Meriwether Lewis obtained supplies in Pittsburgh and was traveling down the Ohio River to meet Clark near St. Louis when their boats got stuck on ‘riffles’ in the water on Sept. 6, 1803. They went into the young town of Steubenville to get help and that’s how our community became part of his journal and of the National Historic Trail,” Bratten noted.

Throughout the week, sites across the nation will be hosting events in person and virtually in order to connect the public to the resources, culture and history beneath their feet. “You can find a park based on activity, location or topic of interest to explore, or utilize the free NPS app to explore the parks from the comfort of your own home,” Bratten pointed out.

National Park Week first began in 1991 and is hosted in partnership with the National Park Foundation, a nonprofit partner that supports the Park Service mission.

Historic Fort Steuben is a private nonprofit committed to preserving the history of the 18th century military fort and providing educational and cultural programs.

The 4,900-mile-long Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail follows the route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition across North America and passes through the territories of more than 60 tribes. For information about the trail, call (402) 661-1806 or visit www.nps.gov/lecl and join the conversation by following @LewisandClarkNHT.

Fellowship service Sunday at

Bethlehem Apostolic Temple

WHEELING — The Ohio District Council South East Region Fellowship service will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. at Bethlehem Apostolic Temple, located at 330 N. Main St., Wheeling.

The guest speaker will be Pastor Oleksandr Alex Lash of the Well of Living Water Church, Izmail, Ukraine.

“We are asking everyone to bring at least 10 people, your church rally offering of $100 and a special mission offering for the Ukraine ministry,” a promotional flier notes. “We would like each church’s choir or representative to sing one selection.”

Suffragan Bishop D.W. Cummings is the regional bishop, council chairman and host pastor.

SHS Class of 1959 planning May 10 luncheon get-together

STEUBENVILLE — Members of Steubenville High School’s Class of 1959 held their monthly luncheon meeting on April 12 at Froehlich’s Classic Corner in Steubenville.

The group welcomed fellow classmate and Steubenville Mayor Jerry Barilla, who provided updates on current events involving city as well as at Historic Fort Steuben.

Norina Eroshevich gave the blessing for all in attendance and for those unable to attend. Donna Snyder shared notes and calls received from family and loved ones of classmates who died in recent months, including Pat Werkin Ritzhaupt, Pat Raska Richards, the husband of B.J Moore Fairhurst and the brother-in-law of George Milosevich, Michael DiBiase.

Ginger Roach and Pete Barren were acknowledged for their kindness and generous spirit.

Barren updated members on the dedication of Big Red’s new baseball and softball field complex on Stanton Boulevard and the progress being made on the the new STEM building being built along Fourth Street and scheduled to open for the 2024-25 school year.

April birthdays were celebrated with birthday cake. The thought for month was “Follow your heart — it knows the way.”

The next get-together for the group will be the luncheon on May 10 at 12:30 p.m. at Froehlich’s Classic Corner. Reservations should be made by calling Eroshevich at (740) 219-2234. All are welcome to attend. .