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Local Students Dive Into STEM and Arts at Disney and Universal

Contributed Nineteen students from St. Paul School and Madonna High School traveled to Orlando, Fla., for their spring break. For the second year in a row, students and their leaders participated in behind the science STEM and ART workshops at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios with the ...

Sycamore Center sets performing arts camps

STEUBENVILLE — The Sycamore Youth Center continues to expand its summer programming with a series of performing arts camps led by experienced instructors Hannah Graham and Diana Tygett. Building on the momentum of Sycamore's growing arts initiatives, the upcoming camps will provide area ...

Discussion on opioid fund proposal blocked during Hancock commission meeting

NEW CUMBERLAND – A proposal that would have used a portion of the county’s opioid settlement funds to cover the costs of Hancock County’s regional jail fees was blocked from discussion Thursday. Commissioner Tommy Ogden moved for discussion on the resolution “to utilize opioid ...

Weirton Parks looking at a busy summer

WEIRTON – The Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation is looking forward to a busy summer season. “There's a lot going on,” noted Parks Executive Director Coty Shingle during Thursday's board meeting. “Every month we have something big.” Outdoor activities kick off this weekend, ...

New sign helps to showcase community pride in New Cumberland

NEW CUMBERLAND – A new type of sign has started sprouting up in communities throughout the Northern Panhandle, thanks to one area legislator, with the newest one making its way to Hancock County. State Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman, R-Ohio, joined New Cumberland city officials and other guests ...

Wise, Himmelrick vie for Brooke GOP nomination

WELLSBURG — Brooke County Republicans will have a choice when they cast their ballots for county commissioner in the May 12 primary. Incumbent Stacey “Hukill” Wise is being challenged by Kevin Himmelrick for their party’s nomination. The winner will advance to the Nov. 3 general ...