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Franciscan to hold conference STEUBENVILLE — At a time when young adults are told they must choose between professional success and family life, between ambition and holiness, or between faith and cultural relevance, Franciscan University of Steubenville is convening a national conversation to challenge that narrative. The university will host the conference “Work, Family and Faith: Toward an Integrated Life” March 20-21. The conference will be presented by Franciscan’s Veritas Center for Ethics in Public Life, which brings together nationally recognized Catholic thinkers, ...

It’s fish fry season

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 33 is once again having its fish frys during the Lenten season. The sales will be held from noon to 6 p.m. beginning Feb. 20 at the post, located at 808 N. Fifth St. in Steubenville. The menu will consist of fish chunks or fish sandwich dinners. Dinners ...

Steubenville schools to begin registrations

STEUBENVILLE — The Steubenville City School District has set its registration dates for those who will be entering preschool or kindergarten in the upcoming school year. Early registration begins Feb. 23-27. Opportunities will be available to sign up online as well. A link will go live ...

To students: It’s all about hope and resilience

STEUBENVILLE — Rebekah Cohen Morris, executive director of the Aim Women’s Center and founder of the Mother of Mercy Home, spoke to approximately 40 seventh- and eighth-graders at the Sycamore Youth Center. Morris offered a powerful message about resilience, compassion and serving ...

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Fire department to hold steak fry KNOXVILLE — The Toronto Fire Department will hold a steak fry, featuring live music by Dustin VanFossen and Colin McCoy, at 5 p.m. Feb. 28 at Crawford Hall in Knoxville. The event will include a cash bar. The cost will be $40 per person. For ticket information, call (740) 537-5011. Mardi Gras fundraiser set BURGETTSTOWN — The Weirton Heights Rotary Club and the Weirton Christian Center are hosting a Mardi Gras fundraiser at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Pepsi-Cola Roadhouse, located at 565 state Route 18 in Burgettstown. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. ...

Garden therapy offered

Members of the Woodland Garden Club met to learn about garden therapy, a program presented by Jodi Russell. Russell explained how gardening is possible during the winter months by having those in the club create cards containing pictures of the hobby, which they can then send to friends of all ...