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History in the Hills: Haunted History

If you have been a regular reader of my column over the years, you will know that I am interested in spooky stories of our past. I don't necessarily mean ghost stories, but stories that are just spooky in nature. It is possible that a few ghost stories will make it into our collective folklore, though, and that is all right, too. I like to look at ghost stories as a window into the past. Looking back at some stories from Steubenville, a few come to mind that could be the basis for a good ghost story. In the past, as in today's world, the center of town in Steubenville was on Market ...

Holiday bake sale under way in Weirton

Contributed The Ladies Philoptochos Society of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Weirton, is having its preorder/prepay Holiday Bake Sale. The pastries include baklava, finikia, honey cake, walnut cake, powdered sugar cookies, and twist cookies. This year, galatobouriko (custard triangles) ...

Police reports

STEUBENVILLE POLICE Cheating hearts: A woman who found her significant other “with another woman” at a location in the 700 block of Oakmont Avenue said he “struck her in the face multiple times” Wednesday. Police said she had a visible mark on her face and her lip was bleeding and ...

Shadows of fall in Hancock County

Craig Howell The Hancock County Parks Board welcomed guests to the Gas Valley Road Complex Saturday for the annual Shadows of the Panhandle Fall Festival, featuring several local craft vendors, live music, food trucks, a bounce house, costume contest and more.

Fields of Faith coming to Harding Stadium

STEUBENVILLE — Young people from across the Ohio Valley will gather at Harding Stadium on Oct. 25, for FCA Fields of Faith, a youth-led community event beginning at 6 p.m. The free event is open to all ages, including students, adults, families, coaches, teachers, churches and youth groups. Last year's gathering drew 450 people. This year's featured guest speaker will be J.R. Lawrence Lewis. Area high school and middle school Fellowship of Christian Athletes student leaders will share testimonies about their faith in Jesus Christ. The evening will combine those student ...

Fidelis Gamma celebrates ADK month

WEIRTON — The Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators met at Dee Jay's Restaurant Oct. 3. President Carolyn Allison called the meeting to order, welcomed the members and lit the memory candle — remembering the sisters that were ...