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Creek BOE approves personnel changes, coaching assignments and meeting date adjustment

MINGO JUNCTION — The Indian Creek Local School District reaffirmed key administrative leadership and approved a full slate of staffing changes for the 2026-27 school year during action at a recent board meeting. During the July 16 regular session at Indian Creek Middle School, the board approved three-year contract renewals for Assistant Superintendent John Belt and Director of Special Education John Rocchi, continuing their leadership roles in the district. Belt said he will begin his 35th year in education in July, including 28 years serving at Indian Creek. “I’m so blessed ...

W.Va. Capitol grounds prepare for America 250 celebrations

CHARLESTON – While July Fourth celebrations and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence take place in communities all across West Virginia later this week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey is urging the public to make time to celebrate in the state's Capitol. Morrisey ...

Seed library new service in Jefferson County

STEUBENVILLE —A new service in partnership with the Ohio State University Extension and Master Gardeners is sprouting at the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County. A seed library where the public can check out or drop off seeds is now available at the Main Library, and it's ...

First Friday … and Saturday … set

When First Fridays on Fourth returns this week, area residents will have the chance to enjoy two days of holiday-themed activities. Friday night will be the regular July edition of the monthly street fair that stretches along Fourth Street between Adams and Washington streets. Those events will begin, as usual, at 6 p.m. Then on Saturday, beginning at 2 p.m., the festival will open again, with activities leading up to the city's annual fireworks display that will begin around 9:30 p.m. at Historic Fort Steuben. There will lots of live music, vendors, area craft beer and kids ...

Earn scholarships

Ross Gallabrese Mia Loy and Chris Elliott, graduates of Steubenville High School, were the recipients of this year's Dean Martin Association Scholarships. Loy, who won the music scholarship, plans to study musical theater at Kent State University, while Elliott, who won the golf scholarship, ...

Weirton youth starts lemonade stand to raise money for trip

WEIRTON – A local youth has tapped into his entrepreneurial spirit to help take his family on a trip of his dreams. Seven-year-old John Provenzano, son of Adam and Amber Provenzano of Weirton, has been asking to visit the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., for some time. “He’s been ...