BLOOMINGDALE — Incoming juniors and their families explored their new surroundings during orientation at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School. The new students had time to tour the facility, meet their instructors and learn the rules of the school one day before classes officially ...
I love our past. Looking back and seeing what our area was like in history is something I do quite often. I am fortunate to be able to do this in my position at Historic Fort Steuben. I know I am a little biased, but we are fortunate to have this museum right here in our backyard that explores the history of our early years. I am often astonished that these local history places, like Fort Steuben, can exist because almost all the time these smaller history organizations were founded by very devoted volunteers who gave so much because they believed in the work that they did. These ...
Buckeye students to receive free meals DILLONVALE — Students in Buckeye Local Schools will again receive free breakfasts and lunches this school year through the district’s participation in a U.S. Department of Agriculture program. Superintendent Coy Sudvary said the program is beneficial to families in the community. Participation depends in part on the percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, so eligible families are encouraged to submit applications. The district also must maintain sufficient participation in the program. Schools track the number of ...
• Bell Chapel UMC: "Strange Nuggets: Jailed for Jesus?" • Cove Presbyterian Church: "Changing Relationships" • Finley Church: 10:45 a.m., "Winning by All Possible Means"; 6 p.m., people's praise night • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): "'Live' For Christ!" • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: "Shrewd Manager" • Memorial Baptist Church: "What Matters Most" • St. Paul's Church: "Check Up Time" • Two Ridges Presbyterian Church: "Fellowship – What is it?" • Wintersville Methodist Church: "Jesus' Parables of Priceless Treasure"
Craig Howell Representatives of the local business community were invited to the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce, Thursday, for its second-annual Burgers with the Board. Attendees were able to enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs, meet members of the chamber's board of directors, network with ...
STEUBENVILLE — August is dedicated to promoting breastfeeding and its benefits, as proclaimed by the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee. Breastfeeding rates and barriers in the United States vary greatly across different racial, geographical and socioeconomic groups and among those with access to paid leave. Aim Women’s Center advocates for and teaches about the importance of breastfeeding to its clients, as well as providing doula support for breastfeeding education. Breastfeeding remains one of the most effective early health interventions for infants and mothers, yet many families ...
