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Church seeks help expanding

HARRISVILLE — The Harrisville Methodist Church, founded in 1844 by the Rev. William Carl as a Methodist Episcopal Church, announces plans for a major expansion of its current facility. Known for its Bible-based teaching, music and welcoming congregation, the church has continued to grow, with one member sharing, “On our first visit, we knew this is where we needed to be. The people are so friendly.” The congregation of 104 members averages a weekly worship attendance of 100 people, officials stated, noting Sunday worship is held at 11 a.m., with men’s and women’s Bible studies ...

Local organizations receive over $50K in donations

WHEELING — Nine local organizations with programs that assist young women have received a financial boost courtesy of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley. The CFOV presented $50,470 in grants Wednesday from the Women's Giving Circle. Since 2011, the Women's Giving Circle has ...

Amelia Ault Gains Community Chime Award

RICHMOND — Edison High School sophomore Amelia Ault's work in making 4-H activities more inclusive has gained her distinction with the Community Chime Award from Pathways for Inclusion. The Cadiz-based organization surprised Ault with the honor during the Feb. 12 unified sports ...

Dueling Pianos helps safe lives

WINTERSVILLE — Officials with the Jefferson County Humane Society are getting excited about their biggest fundraising event of the year, Dueling Pianos. Money raised during the March 14 event at the St. Florian Event Center will help the organization fund lifesaving programs that help ...

Cloak and Dagger to present L Frank Baum novel

WEIRTON — A brand-new adaptation of the classic 1907 novel “Ozma of Oz,” by L. Frank Baum, will be presented live by Cloak and Dagger On the Air at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, located at 243 Three Springs Drive, Suite 17, in Weirton. The ...

Sycamore annual fundraiser a success

STEUBENVILLE — More than 400 community members gathered for the Ohio Valley Youth Network and the Sycamore Youth Center’s annual fundraising banquet on Monday evening in the cafeteria of Steubenville High School. Those in attendance celebrated the organizations’ growth and its expanding ...