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Honor Guild inductees recognized

WINTERSVILLE — David W. Mosti, Antonio "Tony" Recinella, Ettore Scassa, Mary Antoinette Gallo Sunyoger and Dominic Teramana Jr. were entered into the Honor Guild for 2026. They were recognized by the Italian American Cultural Club during a dinner held Monday at the St. Florian Event ...

Block party brings people together

STEUBENVILLE — An estimated 150 community members gathered Thursday afternoon for the Sycamore Youth Center and Aim Women's Center Spring Block Party, transforming North Fifth Street into a lively celebration of community, connection and family fun. Held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the event drew children, parents and neighbors from across the Ohio Valley, all enjoying an afternoon filled with music, food and activities in a welcoming atmosphere. Organizers described the block party as a "smashing success," highlighting the strong turnout and the positive spirit felt throughout the ...

Reporter’s Notebook: Republican Street Fight

Last week, I noted how shocked I was by the sheer amount of spending by political action committees and independent expenditure committees in statehouse races for this primary period. As I reported last week, just five groups had spent more than $1.6 million in a 30-day period between March and April 22. Well, a mere one week later and those same five groups have spent more than $2.6 million. So, in the span of a week, these groups increased their spending by $953,709 – nearly $1 million in just seven days. The five groups in this total include Americans for Prosperity, Sugar Maple ...

First Fridays returns

Ross Gallabrese Members of the band Tolkmith performed as part of First Fridays on Fourth Street. Made up mainly of students from the College of St. Joseph the Worker, they entertained area residents who braved Friday night's rain and chilly temperatures with their blend of Irish folk music, ...

Ferguson, Hoagland clash in race for Ohio 96th District seat

STEUBENVILLE—The race for Ohio’s 96th District seat in the House of Representative has been heated, with both candidates slinging barbs at their opponent’s voting record and positions. Squaring off for the Republican nomination in Tuesday’s general election are the incumbent, Ron Ferguson, and Frank Hoagland, a former state senator. Ferguson, 40, is a Wintersville resident. He graduated from Ohio State University in 2008 with a degree in communications, is a small business owner and is in his sixth year in Ohio’s House of Representatives. “It’s very clear I’ve ...

Sermon topics

• Cove Presbyterian Church: "An Unexpected Meal" • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): "The Way, the Truth and the Life" • Finley Church: 10 a.m.: "Becoming Perfect;" 6 p.m.: "Basic Training) • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: "The Truth About Temptation" • Memorial Baptist Church: "An Amazing Affirmation" • St. Paul's Church: "Never Alone" • St. Stephen's Episcopal Church: "I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life" • Two Ridges Presbyterian Church: "Our Glorious Hope" • Starkdale Presbyterian Church, Wintersville: "The Hour of Glory, Part II" ...