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History in the Hills: Steubenville's Female Seminary Revisited

History is all around us and in Steubenville it is on every block. Some blocks, though, no longer exist, but the memory of the places that were once there are still remembered. One of the places that loomed large in our collective memory is the Steubenville Female Seminary. Considering it closed around 128 years ago, its memory is still strong here in town. Looking back at a previous article, one can rediscover its importance. For me, growing up learning the history of our area, one place stuck out as being a place that always was in the background to life in Steubenville. The place ...

Runners, walkers hit the course for 30th Marland Heights 5K Classic

WEIRTON – For three decades, the Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation has offered area runners and walkers a chance to challenge themselves and have some fun. The annual Marland Heights 5K Classic took place Friday, beginning and ending at the Margaret Manson Weir Memorial Park, with a ...

Elder law can be tricky

STEUBENVILLE — Proper legal planning is an essential part of the aging process and could help you save a lot of money and concerns in the process. That's the message Jon Corra of the Jarvis Law Office shared with members of the Steubenville Kiwanis Club during Tuesday's meeting at the ...

ODOT outlines Jefferson County ongoing construction projects

JEFFERSON COUNTY — Several Ohio Department of Transportation construction projects are expected to affect traffic in Jefferson County in the coming weeks and months. All work is weather permitting. Motorists can check OHGO.com for travel updates or follow ODOT District 11 on social media for the latest Jefferson County construction information. State Route 7 The SR 7 southbound on-ramp from Fourth Street in Toronto is closed as part of an 80-day slide repair project. The detour directs motorists northbound to the SR 152 exit before returning to SR 7 southbound. The project is ...

Sycamore Center hosts Irish step dancing camp

STEUBENVILLE — The Sycamore Youth Center introduced area children to the rich tradition of Irish step dancing during its Irish Step Dancing Camp, held Monday through Friday. The camp met each day from 9 to 11 a.m. and concluded Friday with a recital, as campers showcased what they had ...

Student becomes teacher as Crawford joins JVS

BLOOMINGDALE — As Robert “Hank” Crawford steps into the welding lab at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, he is nearly transported back in time to his days as a student. This time, things are different because the student is now the teacher. Crawford is taking his place as the ...