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Veterans commission to meet STEUBENVILLE –– The regular monthly meeting of the Veterans Service Commission of Jefferson County will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. The meeting will take place at 500 Market St., Suite 310 in Steubenville. All veterans and interested parties are welcome to attend. Brilliant Legion fish frys resume BRILLIANT — The Brilliant American Legion has resumed its weekly fish frys following a brief holiday break. The first event resumes Friday and will run through April 24. The menu will include a choice of Coleman’s fish, chicken planks, ...

Knights award scholarship to student

Baci Carpico, left, past state deputy of the Ohio Knights of Columbus and current member of the Ohio Charity Foundation, presented a $1,000 check to Mary Rohde, a senior at Catholic Central High School. Principal Todd Phillipson was in attendance during the presentation, recognizing Rohde as ...

Swing dance returns at coffeehouse

STEUBENVILLE — Swing dancing and the rhythmic sounds of jazz are once again coming to the heart of downtown Steubenville. Community residents of all ages are invited to attend the upcoming monthly gathering of Steubenville Swing Dance, set to take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 12 on the third-floor ballroom of Leonardo’s Coffeehouse, located at 132 N. Fourth St. This event continues a tradition of bringing people together through the timeless art of dance. The atmosphere will be filled with the sounds of live music performed by Matt Hill and the Classics, who are known for ...

DAR contest held at Harding

Harding Middle School students in grades fifth through eighth submitted projects in the local annual contest held by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The students received first-, second- and third-place recognition for their entries. This year’s theme was “Celebrating 250 Years ...

McNeil elected as 2026 potentate of Osiris Shrine Center

WHEELING — Bruce McNeil has been elected the 139th potentate of the Osiris Shrine Center in the Elm Grove section of Wheeling. McNeil resides in Bethlehem and has dedicated his life to service to his country and his community. A graduate of Wheeling Park High School, he joined the Navy, serving aboard the USS Wisconsin battleship, after which he began a 34-year career with the postal service. He served as a trustee, shop steward and vice president of the National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 66, advocating for his fellow workers, retiring in 2024. Involved in community and ...

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Tips for continuing cold weather While the area continues to see temperatures fluctuating to degrees in the single digits this winter, a few winter safety awareness tips have been announced by area officials. • Residents should make sure, if they haven’t already, to allow their faucets to drip slowly during the bitter cold in order to keep the pipes from freezing. • Open the kitchen and bathroom sink cabinets to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. • Know where and how to shut off the main water supply in case of a ruptured pipe. • Never use the stove, ...