Contributed Members of the Rotary Club of Weirton recently had a visit from Donna Anderson Offutt, a Weirton native and director of Tolrem Automation and Controls. Offutt spoke about the mining industry in Australia, as well as aspects of the lifestyle and some of the animals found in central ...
Contributed The Practical Nursing Department at the John D. Rockefeller IV Career Center held its 2026 graduation ceremony June 25 at Oak Glen High School. The class included, from left, front, Paydon Conley, Hannah Szczerbinski, Giannah Haushalter, Kaylee Vankirk and Denita Dancy; second ...
RICHMOND — This marks a special year for the Richmond Historical Society's Quaker Day festivities on Sept. 26, with a time capsule dedication marking the 200th anniversary of the Crew House, home to the organization's museum. The time capsule will be dedicated at noon during the society's ...
WEST LIBERTY – West Liberty, Ohio County and Wheeling law enforcement agencies all were called to an all-night stand-off in the town of West Liberty early Friday morning. The incident resulted in some gun shots being fired at law enforcement while children were inside the home. The gunman eventually surrendered, and there were no injuries, according to Ohio County Sheriff Nelson Croft. Ryan Joseph Benfield, 40, has been charged with wanton endangerment involving a firearm, child neglect creating risk of injury, and assault on a law enforcement officer, Croft said. Benfield is ...
This summer we have had several dramatic events in the United States. The war with Iran stands alone as a dramatic event over the last six months. Our prayers, as always, are for our military, peace and lower gas and food prices. We also celebrated the milestone of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which was adopted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 4, 1776. What an honor to be living during this time of the semiquincentennial of our great country. As an old commercial used to say, we have come a long way, but we still have a long way to go. It also makes me ...
Library offers personalized bookmarks to young readers STEUBENVILLE — Young readers at area schools can take their love of reading a step further with personalized bookmarks created through the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County's Makerspace. The library has delivered laser-engraved bookmarks for book vending machines at Steubenville City Schools, Toronto City Schools, Edison Local School District, Buckeye Local School District and Indian Creek Local School District. Each bookmark features the school's logo and name. Students who take a bookmark can schedule an ...
