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• Two Ridges Presbyterian Church: "God Will Make a Way" • Wintersville Methodist Church: "Jesus' Example: To Serve or to be Served • Memorial Baptist Church: What is your passion • Cove Presbyterian: They are watching us • Zion United Church of Christ: Saved by water • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): Choose forgiveness • Finley Church: Developing a never shrinking faith • St. Paul’s Steubenville: How many times did you say? • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: Mirror, mirror on the wall

History in the Hills: Toasting History

I am sure that most of you dear readers will know by now that there is going to be a new business coming to downtown Steubenville soon. If all goes to plan, next year we will be enjoying drinks at the new OYO Brewing Company on Market and S. Fourth St. This brewery will be the first in ...

Students taking the lead at Cross Creek Elementary event

WINTERSVILLE — Students will be in charge during Cross Creek Elementary School’s Family Leadership Night on Sept. 23. The event will be held from 3-6 p.m., and kids will guide their parents around the building, visiting their classrooms and demonstrating the leadership skills they have ...

Weirton seeking youth council applicants

WEIRTON — The City of Weirton is seeking its next group of youthful advisers. Applications currently are being accepted for those interested in taking part in the 2026-2027 term of the Weirton Youth Council. “The last day to apply is Sept. 14,” explained Ward 5 Councilwoman Brittany Holloway during Tuesday's meeting of Weirton Council. Holloway serves as one of the advisers for the program, which was started as a pilot program in 2025 and renewed in the spring. According to the application packet, the Weirton Youth Council “provides young people with a direct means of ...

Toronto man dies in SR 152 crash

RICHMOND — A Toronto man was killed Tuesday following a single-vehicle crash near Richmond. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, James A. Clark, 70, was driving a 2024 Jeep Gladiator north on state Route 152 at about 4:26 p.m. when the vehicle went off the right side of the roadway, overturned and struck a tree. Clark was pronounced dead at the scene by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. Multiple emergency crews responded including the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Belvedere, Unionport, Hopedale and Wintersville Fire Departments. The crash remains under ...

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Tearin’ Up the Turf turns 21 RICHMOND — Area high school marching bands will gather Sept. 12 for Tearin’ Up the Turf XXI at Cartwright Memorial Stadium at the Edison Unified Sports Complex. Gates open at 6 p.m., with the show beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and students and free for children 5 and younger. The Edison Wildcat Marching Band has hosted the event for 21 years. New band director Matthew Ohlin took over from predecessor and event creator Marc Sansone. The festival will feature performances of music from the participating ...