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Trinity to hold Crimson Connections event

STEUBENVILLE — Trinity Health System is inviting the community to attend a special celebration regarding heart health during its fifth-annual Crimson Connections for the Heart event at 11 a.m. March 20 at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the Trinity Health System Foundation Cardiology Capital Fund, helping to advance heart care in the region. Tickets are $40 per person and available through March 19. Several sponsorship levels are available, as well, ranging from table sponsors at $500 to specialized stations, including the Crimson ...

Oglebay Institute announces events

WHEELING— The Oglebay Institute has announced several upcoming events for the community to enjoy throughout the winter. The events will be held at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. To purchase tickets or make reservations for any and all event, call (304) 242-7700. • The bluegrass band Old Hometown will perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Presented by the Mountain Moon Coffeehouse, doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with music to begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 or $15 for Oglebay Institute members. Admission includes coffee, tea and light snacks. Beer, wine, soft drinks and merchandise will be ...

Campus News

West Virginia Northern Community College WHEELING — West Virginia Northern Community College announced those local students who have been named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must maintain a 4.0 grade-point average and take a minimum of 12 credit hours. Area students making the list included: Elizabeth Meneely, Bergholz; Austin Luff, Mingo Junction; Keeley Day, Richmond; Gia Dettorre, Steubenville; Mark Goodrich, Steubenville; Alexander Hermann, Steubenville; Kamryn Sears, ...

Celebrating 100 days

Students in the Steubenville City School District celebrated 100 days of school Jan. 28. A variety of activities highlighted the occasion. Those at East Garfield Elementary School, above, did a dinosaur-themed “100 Days of Discovery: Digging, Discovering and Learning Together.” Children ...

Town and Country 4-H Club holds first meeting of year

SMITHFIELD — The Town and Country 4-H Club met Jan. 4 at Friend’s Church in Smithfield. Johanna George was in charge of the event. Advisers Brooke Stingle, Alyssa Stingle and Teresa George were on hand to discuss with members projects that need worked on and those which have already been accomplished. Upcoming events include a 4-H Night at the Nailers game on Feb. 13 and a winter update on Feb. 28. It was announced the club will clean up at the Jefferson County Vocational School following the winter update as part of the club’s community service. Advisers reminded the ...

Art association to offer classes in February

WINTERSVILLE — The chilling winter weather and accumulating snow experienced by residents throughout the Ohio Valley can often be unbearable. Temperatures and roadways can leave us feeling as if we are stuck indoors with nothing to do and nowhere to go. For anyone who might be looking for a creative escape, the Steubenville Art Association will be offering several ways in which the community can trade those darkened gray skies for a vibrant palette of colors this month. The SAA is maintaining a busy schedule throughout the month of February. Officials are extending an open ...