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Officers attend fundraiser

Women throughout Ohio involved in the General Federation of Women’s Clubs gathered Sunday afternoon at the St. Florian Event Center to take part in the Wintersville Woman’s Club’s annual Holiday Splendor event. The 23rd-annual event is the largest fundraiser of the year for the local ...

JVS visits correctional institute

Criminal justice students at the Jefferson County Vocational School visited the Elkton Federal Correctional Institution Dec. 4. Students attended a community relations board meeting and donated 10 boxes of yarn. The yarn will be used by inmates to knit blankets for local veterans. Taking part ...

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Buckeye bingo event canceled CONNORVILLE — The Holiday Basket Bingo event scheduled for Sunday to help fund cheerleaders at Buckeye Local High School has been canceled, according to organizers. ‘The Birth of Jesus’ set for Saturday WEIRTON — The Morning Star Baptist Church will present “The Birth of Jesus,” an original production of “A Christmas Story,” in narration and song at 1 p.m. on Saturday. The event will take place at the church, located at 3124 Weir Ave. The church’s ensemble will perform the singing. A free-will offering will be taken. Guest soloist ...

Scouts spread holiday cheer

Members of the Weirton Scout Troop 334 visited Serra Manor on Monday. The boys and girls presented nursing home residents with small Christmas trees for each of their rooms. In addition to gift of trees, Scouts entertained many of the manor’s residents with the singing of various Christmas ...

Mystery Theater coming to Froehlich’s

STEUBENVILLE — Froehlich’s Classic Corner will once again ring in the New Year with a beloved local tradition: An early-evening dinner and interactive comedy-mystery from the Ohio Valley’s Mystery Theater Unlimited. The New Year’s Eve performance will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at ...

DAR chapter recognizes veteran, members

STEUBENVILLE — Members of the Fort Steuben Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored Weirton resident Bob Kelly as their veteran of the month during their Nov. 8 meeting at the First Christian Church in Weirton. Regent Janet Rymer called the meeting to ...