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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 ...

Community news from around the area

Ash Wednesday service planned STEUBENVILLE –– St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Steubenville will hold its Ash Wednesday service at 9 a.m. Wednesday. The public is invited to attend. Wednesday service planned at church MINGO JUNCTION –– Harmony Church of Mingo Junction will hold a Sacrament of Ashes and holy communion service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The message will be entitled, “Heart Matters.” Lenten Bible study planned WINTERSVILLE — Two Ridges Presbyterian Church is inviting the community to join its Lenten Bible study beginning Wednesday and continuing each ...

Ballet set to give four performances

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Ballet Theater’s “America 250” with the PBT orchestra, opens Feb. 20 at the Benedum Center. This mixed repertory production will run for four performances during the weekend of Feb. 20-22. As an ode to America’s 250th anniversary, the family-friendly program will include four classical and contemporary Americana-themed ballets that honor the American spirit. The works will be accompanied by live music from the PBT orchestra. The program includes “Company B,” “Stars and Stripes Pas de Deux,” “Three Preludes” and “The Mighty ...