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Shared dream becoming reality with Steubenville International Film Festival

STEUBENVILLE — What began as a conversation at a graduation party is about to become a reality in downtown Steubenville. In approximately six weeks, filmmakers and audiences will gather at the Sycamore Youth Center for the inaugural Steubenville International Film Festival, a two-day celebration of filmmaking and storytelling scheduled for Nov. 6-7. The festival will feature narrative and documentary films from local filmmakers and artists from around the world, with the historic Sycamore Center, 301 N. Fourth St., serving as the screening venue and central gathering place. Kate ...

Brooke County Fair provides a variety of entertainment

WELLSBURG — Whether you want to check out some animals or other agricultural attractions, sample a variety of fair cuisine, ride some rides or check out some professional wrestling, the Brooke County Fair has something for just about everyone. The annual fair kicked off Friday at Brooke ...

Great American Rail-Trail bike tour rolls into Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — Locals are rolling out the welcome mat this week for the Great American Rail-Trail’s fifth annual bike tour, which this year will bring about 40 cyclists from Pittsburgh to Weirton and points beyond via the Panhandle Trail. Kevin Belle, project director for the Great American Rail-Trail at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, has said riders will have a chance to experience the trail for themselves in hopes of getting people talking about it “in ways that will highlight its economic development potential as well as tourism, outdoor recreation and public health ...

Annual Follansbee event ushering in the Christmas season

FOLLANSBEE – Christmastime is fast approaching, especially in Follansbee where plans are coming together for the annual Christmas in the Park. This year's festivities are set for Oct. 10-11 at Follansbee Park, where dozens of vendor booths will be set up, bringing an early taste of the ...

Weirton unveils new promotional video series

WEIRTON – The City of Weirton is hoping to bring some new eyes on the community by highlighting some of the elements officials feel make the area special. City officials launched a series of promotional videos Friday, available for viewing on the municipal website — www.cityofweirton.com ...

Mount Zion Baptist Church becoming Zion City Church

STEUBENVILLE — A downtown church that has served the community for more than a century is undergoing a change its pastor says will position it for its next chapter. Beginning Saturday, the worship center located at the corner of Kilgore and North Seventh streets will become Zion City ...