Weirton Moose Lodge 688 members made a Sesame Street chemotherapy blanket for cancer patients at the West Virginia University of Medicine Weirton Medical Center. The blanket’s purpose is to help patients smile during the difficult times they face ahead in their fight to beat cancer. Lodge ...
RAYLAND — Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate who is running for governor of Ohio in the upcoming November election, will be visiting the Ohio Valley this weekend. Eddie Abdalla, chairman of the Jefferson County Democratic Party, announced Acton’s appearance, saying he is excited for this meet-and-greet opportunity for our community. Acton is scheduled to appear at 5 p.m. on Saturday in the auditorium of Buckeye Local High School, located in Rayland. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. The event will include an appearance by David Pepper, a former Ohio Democratic Party Chairman and ...
WINTERSVILLE — The Indian Creek Local School District will hold registration for preschool and kindergarten pupils for the upcoming school year. Signups will begin in March, according to Michele Minto, district director of curriculum and instruction. Minto said the dates scheduled for ...
STEUBENVILLE — The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has announced its upcoming events and activities that are scheduled to take place during the week of Feb. 15-21. Anyone interested in attending any of the activities below should register at the respective branch to ensure a seat will be saved. Main Library (740) 282-9782 Children: Pick up a grab-and-go mystery craft beginning Feb. 18, while supplies last. Adena Branch (740) 320-0009 Children: Children ages 2-6 can play with toys that help to develop early literacy skills during Play and Learn the Alphabet, ...
SOAR plans meeting WEIRTON — SOAR will hold its quarterly meeting at 11:30 a.m. today at Mario’s restaurant in Weirton. The meal will consist of pizza, salad and beverages. Dungeons and Dragons classes set WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library will hold Dungeons and Dragons classes from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays. Library volunteers and game masters Daniel Melching and David Nixon will instruct the classes that are open to any middle- or high-school student. Participants will learn how to create characters, battle evil creatures and save the day. And because ...
STEUBENVILLE — As the calendar turns to February, a new door of opportunity is opening at the United Way of Jefferson County. The organization that serves as the backbone of the community is officially accepting applications for local nonprofit agencies that are interested in stepping ...
