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Participants still sought for Weirton Independence Day parade

WEIRTON – With the Independence Day holiday fast approaching, organizers of Weirton's Fourth of July parade are issuing a reminder to those who may be interested in taking part. Set to follow its traditional route along the city's Main Street, this year's parade will take place at 5 p.m., ...

Ohio Valley native to represent West Virginia at Miss America competition

MARTINSBURG — The Ohio Valley will be represented on the Miss America stage this fall after a Wheeling Park High School graduate was crowned Miss West Virginia on Saturday night. Elizabeth Romanek beamed, as she was crowned the winner. Her win was not a surprise to many, after the Miss ...

Sycamore Youth Center Hosts Six Bricks educator training milestone

STEUBENVILLE — A significant milestone in educational training was reached Saturday at the Sycamore Youth Center as six educators completed the full Six Bricks Educator Training Program through a partnership between the Ohio Valley Youth Network and Six Bricks USA. Saturday's training ...

Briefs

Brooke County Public Library events planned WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library has announced a series of July programs, crafts and holiday observances for children and families. A “Patriotic Craft & S’mores Dip” program will be held Tuesday, June 30, at 11 a.m. Participants will create a flag pin to take home and make and share patriotic s’mores dip. All materials will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, call 304-737-1551 or visit brookecountylibs.org/events. Chalk Art for children ages 8 and up will be offered Thursday, July 2, ...

Digging Into Ohio’s Forgotten Past

FLUSHING — As the Underground Railroad Museum prepares to move from Flushing to its soon-to-be home, the Black Horse Inn in Morristown, museum Director Kristina Estle and board member Anthony Atkins have been planting the seeds of a new exhibit. Behind the scenes, the duo recently completed ...

Women’s golf

Monday Night Ladies League HOOKSTOWN, Pa. — The women of the Monday Night Ladies League played the back nine Monday at Ponderosa Golf Course. Top finishers were Laura Froehlich, first; Neysa McCart, second; and Brenda Hartley, third. Tammy Koutskey took the prize for long drive of the evening on No. 12, and Erin Ankrum took the prize for closest to the pin on No. 14. McCart had the lowest putts of the evening. Cadiz Women's Golf League CADIZ — The Cadiz Women's Golf League on June 10 was hosted by Tracy Amos and Melissa Leach. The Play of the Day was Find the ...