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Cultural Fiesta set for Saturday STEUBENVILLE — Come experience the cultures of the world during the Cultural Fiesta, set from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday at Leonardo’s Coffeehouse, located at 159 N. Fourth St. in Steubenville. This event will offer salsa lessons from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., music from a professional disc jockey, photoshoots in the Cuban Caribbean, folk dance performances and social dancing. International cuisine will be available, along with a Chinese auction and prizes, pinata bashing, Mexican hair braiding and guests encouraged to wear their country’s ...

Library announces activities

STEUBENVILLE — The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County is inviting parents who have children between the ages of 2 and 4 participate in the upcoming Sweet Reads and Treats event, set for 10 a.m. on March 10 at the Dairy Queen in Rayland. Activities for the morning will include listening to an engaging story and receiving a coupon for a free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult combo meal. Registration is not required, officials noted, although it is encouraged in order to obtain an approximate county. Call the Dillonvale-Mount Pleasant Library at (740) ...

Childhood education learned first-hand

BLOOMINGDALE — Students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program at the Jefferson County Vocational School are gaining hands-on experience by spending time inside classrooms in the Indian Creek School District. JVS Instructor Amy Rusnak explained 19 juniors and seniors are taking ...

A night for kings and queens to shine

TORONTO — They were the kings and queens of the evening. It was their chance to be seen and valued. And it was a night they will always remember. The third-annual Night to Shine event took place on Feb. 13 at Toronto High School. Nearly 100 honored guests, comprised of people who have ...

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Legion to hold fish fry WEIRTON — The American Legion Post 10 in Weirton will hold a fish fry from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the post, located at 3140 Pennsylvania Ave. Among the items to be sold are Coleman’s fish, cod nuggets, crab cakes, shrimp, clams, french fries and egg rolls. The fundraiser is open to the public. JVS to celebrate 50 years BLOOMINGDALE — The Jefferson County Vocational School will celebrate its 50th anniversary from 3:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at the school, located at 1509 county Highway 22A in Bloomingdale. The community, partners and ...

Shelter animals still awaiting love

WEIRTON –– “Please, please just notice me. I am sitting here behind this wire gate ... memorizing the sound of every footstep in the hallway –– not because I am impatient, but because I am still waiting for the one set that decides to stop beside my cage ... and stay.” While dogs ...