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Public library to host venue during America 250’s Ohio Goes to the Movies

STEUBENVILLE — The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has announced it has been selected to serve as an official host venue during the Ohio Goes to the Movies signature event as part of America 250-Ohio. The library system presented its first of several events this year on Thursday at the Adena Library branch, joining communities in all 88 counties in celebrating Ohio’s impact on film. The event runs from February through October. “The library is excited to bring the community together through movies with this statewide celebration,“ stated Public Relations ...

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Center to hold spaghetti dinner BLOOMINGDALE — The Wayne Township Community Center will hold a spaghetti and meatball fundraising dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the center, located at 3281 county Road 39 in Bloomingdale. Dinner will include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, dessert and a drink at the cost of $15 each. All proceeds will benefit the upkeep of the center, according to officials. The public is welcome to attend. Church to hold fish fry IRONDALE — The Irondale Christ Community Church, located on Grant Street, will hold its annual fish fry from 4 p.m. to 6:30 ...

Installation of church leaders

Two Ridges Presbyterian Church celebrated the installation and ordination of its new church leaders who will serve on the session — the governing body of the congregation. Steve Barlow and Mary Kay Bates were installed as elders, affirming their continued commitment to spiritual leadership, ...

A look at upcoming spring activities for seniors

STEUBENVILLE — It hardly seems possible we are already standing at the threshold of a new season. But as the winter chill begins its slowly retreat from the Ohio Valley, there is a certain buzz of activity in the air which reminds us that our local seniors are ready to step back out and ...

Wintersville club focuses on positivity

WINTERSVILLE — There is a certain kind of magic that happens when the Wintersville Woman’s Club gathers every month at St. Florian Hall. Its members blend the heart of community service with the joy of sisterhood. That magic occurred Jan. 15 when club members did just that — turned ...

Franciscan’s Center of Beauty launches series

STEUBENVILLE — The Center for Beauty at Franciscan University of Steubenville will launch its spring series of evening musical performances and talks. All upcoming presentations are open to the public at no cost and will take place at 6 p.m. in various locations around campus. The Baroque Birthday Bash for Bach, with music by Franciscan’s Sacred Music students will take place at 6 p.m. March 23 in the Pope St. Paul VI Event Center, Christ the Teacher Hall. Students will present music of the Baroque period in honor of J.S. Bach’s 341st birthday. The Astralis Ensemble will ...