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Job & Family Services recruiting foster parents

STEUBENVILLE — If you’re thinking about becoming a foster parent — or are simply curious about what is involved — the Jefferson County Department of Job and Family Services wants to talk with you. JFS has scheduled a recruitment event for May 28 at the Schiappa branch of the Jefferson ...

Greater Weirton Senior Center has lots to offer

WEIRTON — Since 1992, the Greater Weirton Senior Center has provided activities, friendship, meals and more for the community’s older residents. “It’s like a second home for many people,” board member Joann Shorac said. Offering “smiles, laughter, and friendship,” the Senior ...

Take Me Out to Community Night: Pirates Trip Returns to PNC Park

STEUBENVILLE — Baseball, more than any other sport, has been built on tradition. From the anticipation leading up to opening day, to families and friends gathering around a radio or television on a warm summer night to watch a game, to fans diving deep into the statistics of their favorite ...

Pepper fighting to preserve access to health care

STEUBENVILLE — Working to keep health care affordable and ensure Ohioans continue to have access to Medicaid and Medicare are key issues as the Ohio governor’s race begins to heat up, David Pepper, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, said Friday afternoon. “We are ...

First Fridays set to return

STEUBENVILLE — Ask Marc Barnes why First Fridays on Fourth Street continues to be a successful event and he will give you a simple answer: It's something that the city really wants. "It has become a system," said Barnes while discussing the monthly street festival that returns Friday night. ...

A colorful display

Craig Howell The Top of West Virginia Arts Council welcomed guests to the Summit Art Gallery in Weirton, Tuesday, for the opening reception of “Colors in Motion,” a new exhibit featuring the artistic works of students from six area middle schools. Art by youth attending Brooke, Madonna, ...