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Meadowcroft to offer free admission for kids

PITTSBURGH — Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, part of the Senator John Heinz History Center family of museums, will offer free general admission for children 17 and younger from September through Nov. 22, thanks to support from UPMC and UPMC Health Plan. “At UPMC and UPMC Health Plan, we recognize the importance of opportunities that support learning, exploration and family connection,” said Alison V. Beam, senior vice president and chief government affairs officer at UPMC. “We are proud to support kids free admission at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village ...

Offering protection

Contributed Lola Atkinson, victim advocate for the Lighthouse, spoke with members of the Weirton Rotary Club during the club's meeting Wednesday. The Lighthouse is a domestic violence shelter and advocacy program operated by CHANGE Inc. In 2025, the Lighthouse offered its services to 250 ...

Zambito’s commitment to youth earns Light of the Valley honor

Before Pastor Tim Seidler of The Experience Church offered the closing prayer at Wednesday's Light of the Valley luncheon, he had to tell one more story about its honoree, Wheeling dentist Dr. Ricardo Zambito. It was the night of Good Friday during the COVID-19 pandemic and Seidler would ...

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Library Card Sign-Up Month Set for September WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Library and Follansbee Branch will join libraries nationwide in celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month throughout September. This year’s theme, “A Library Card Hits All the Right Notes!” highlights the resources available to library cardholders, including books, e-books and other digital content, computers, music, movies and more. The libraries offer resources and programs for students of all ages. Library officials encourage residents to sign up for a free library card to access the services and ...

Library celebrates September with card sign-up events

STEUBENVILLE — This September, the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County will celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month with the theme "A Library Card Hits All the Right Notes!" Throughout the month, area residents are invited to discover all the ways a library card can connect you ...