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FROM THE PULPIT: Core values

In Jim Collins’ and Jerry Porras’ book, Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies, their research showed that the most successful companies were those that had a set of unchanging core values. Their products may have changed over the years, but their values were without compromise. Think about the core values of … The U.S.: Life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, common good, popular sovereignty, democracy. The Constitution: Rule of law, separation of powers, representative government, checks and balances, freedom of religion, freedom of speech. The Army: Loyalty, ...

Camera club names competition winners

WINTERSVILLE — The Upper Ohio Valley Camera Club held its annual competition Sept. 1 at Two Ridges Presbyterian Church. Each member was able to enter two photographs in each of 16 categories. All entries were judged by a panel of three professional judges before the meeting. Each entry was ...

Yard of the month

Contributed New Cumberland has announced the Yard of the Month winner for September. The winning yard belongs to Sara and James Springer, who reside on Second Ave. Mayor Will White presented the award and a check along with the yard of the month sign. The sign will remain in their yard until ...

Briefs

Afternoon movie at the library WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Library will show the movie “Project Hail Mary,” rated PG-13, at noon Friday, Sept. 11. In the near future, astronaut Ryland Grace wakes from a coma afflicted with amnesia. He gradually remembers that he was sent to the Tau Ceti solar system, 12 light-years from Earth, to find a means of reversing a solar dimming event that could cause the extinction of humanity. Those attending are invited to bring lunch. Popcorn and water will be provided. To reserve a seat, call the circulation desk at 304-737-1551 or visit the ...

Sermon topics

• Two Ridges Presbyterian Church: "God Will Make a Way" • Wintersville Methodist Church: "Jesus' Example: To Serve or to be Served • Memorial Baptist Church: What is your passion • Cove Presbyterian: They are watching us • Zion United Church of Christ: Saved by water • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): Choose forgiveness • Finley Church: Developing a never shrinking faith • St. Paul’s Steubenville: How many times did you say? • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: Mirror, mirror on the wall

History in the Hills: Toasting History

I am sure that most of you dear readers will know by now that there is going to be a new business coming to downtown Steubenville soon. If all goes to plan, next year we will be enjoying drinks at the new OYO Brewing Company on Market and S. Fourth St. This brewery will be the first in ...