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Senior club pauses at loss of two members

WEIRTON — Members of the International Senior Club met Feb. 10 at Undo’s restaurant in Weirton, with Patty Coppa leading those in attendance in prayer, followed by a blessing prior to a buffet meal and desserts. Coppa asked for a moment of silence for two of the club’s members who have died, including Pauline Tortis and Terry Mamula. Larry Purks then led in the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, after which “God Bless America” was sung. Liz Beecroft introduced guests Douglas and Shirley Kiraly. Secretary Rita Orler read the minutes from the December meeting and ...

Catholic Central gives to patients

During Catholic Schools Week, seventh- through 12th-grade students at Catholic Central High School collected items in support of those who are patients at the Tony Teramana Cancer Center. Students donated 50 comfort bags as their way of trying to bring hope and kindness into the lives of ...

Ohio Valley BPW experiences breathwork

FOLLANSBEE — During their January meeting of the Ohio Valley Business and Professional Women’s Club, members were treated to a breathwork experience on Main Street in Follansbee. Facilitator Lisa Mort explained to those in attendance how breathwork is conducted and how she became involved in the process. “Breathwork is all about nervous system regulation,” Mort explained, noting how just about everyone is in a “fight or flight” mode and trying to solve their problems with a nervous system that can not process them. “So instead, we start shifting our actions,” ...

Community news from around the area

Shrine club to hold breakfast WEIRTON — The Northern Panhandle Shrine Club will hold its all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Shine building, located at 1221 Rice Blvd. in Weirton. The event is open to the public, with all ages welcome. Breakfast will include pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage links. Beverages available will include coffee, orange juice, hot chocolate and hot tea. The cost, per breakfast, will be $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 through 12 and free for children 5 and younger. Lenten services set in Smithfield SMITHFIELD — ...

Alpha Tau Chapter discusses upcoming officers

WEIRTON — The Alpha Tau chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators held its February meeting at the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland. The meeting was called to order by President Fran Jones. Chaplain Kathy Griffith gave a reading from ...

Buckeye Local Culture Fair to be held today

CONNORVILLE — Lions and tigers and bears ... oh my. The Buckeye Local High School Foreign Language Club will be heading back to nature for its 21st-annual International Culture Fair entitled “Get Wild with Culture.” The event, set to take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today in the school’s commons area, will feature costumes, exhibits, a variety of dishes and animals native to each country. The club’s co-advisers, Bonnie Soos and Savana McBeth, explained the culture fair will highlight the symbolism behind each feathery and furry creature through a digital presentation of ...