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Kiwanis gets a lesson in what lies beneath a property deed

STEUBENVILLE — Old mortgages, judgment liens, forged deeds, unknown heirs and even issues with vacant land can lead to problems when someone tries to buy or sell a home or property, and that's why it's important to consider title insurance before a deal is made. That's the message Jess ...

Wintersville creates fund, OKs Cadiz Road bid

WINTERSVILLE — Members of Village Council Thursday accepted a bid for the Cadiz Road improvement project and created a perpetual fund that will generate money that can be used for future village improvements Cronin Enterprises Civil and Rail of Imperial, Pa., was selected as the contractor ...

New JVS Fire/EMT program aims to fill first responder gap

BLOOMINGDALE – About 10 juniors and seniors are currently enrolled and will work to obtain Fire I and II and EMT certifications and graduate with the abilities to serve in the safety forces. Fire and emergency service instructors (FESIs) Rusty Cominsky, Art Fowler Jr., Travis Coffy and Jim ...

Women's golf

Town and Country LISBON — The Town and Country Ladies Golf League held an away match at Beaver Meadows Colf Course on Aug. 27. The winning foursome was Kathy Antinone, Abbey Wilson, Linda Staffilino and Shirley Guida. Coming in second were Jennie Epifano, Vicki Brozka, Diane Vandine, and Toni Dondzila. The longest drive winners on the fourth hole were: Epifano, A-flight; Vandine, B-flight, and Michele Purviance, C-flight. The longest drive winners on No. 9 were: Antinone, A-flight; Vandine, B-flight; and Nancy Lellie, C-flight. Monday Night Ladies League HOOKSTOWN, Pa. — ...

Weirton to celebrate Blue Mass Friday

WEIRTON -- St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church will celebrate area first responders this week, with the observance of a Blue Mass. The Mass will be held at noon Friday at the parish, located at 229 California Ave. in Weirton. Celebrated by the Rev. Dennis Schuelkens, the Blue Mass will be ...

Steubenville boy continues to defy the odds

STEUBENVILLE — Damir Thorn may be just a little boy, but to his mother, he is nothing short of a miracle. Born three months prematurely and weighing less than 1.5 pounds, doctors did not expect the newborn to survive. Yet Damir has continued to defy expectations and thrive. Now 2, he lives ...