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County Road 39 Farm Festival returns for third year

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BLOOMINGDALE — There will be plenty to do, see and eat at the County Road 39 Farm Festival, set for Sept. 12-13 at the Pinkerton-Gross Farm, 775 County Road 39 (Unionport Road) in Bloomingdale. “It’s already our third year, time’s flying by,” organizer Donetta Campbell said, describing the festival as “two full days of fun, food vendors, baked goods, live music, games and contests.” This year, Campbell said the Walter Gross family and Pinkerton Farms had a shelter house built at the festival site in memory of Walter’s late wife, Francie. “We’re thankful for the ...

Sermon topics

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• Bell Chapel UMC: "Strange Nuggets: No Complaining? Come On!" • Cadiz Presbyterian Church: "We Need Some Miracles!" • Cove Presbyterian Church: "The Lord's Prayer" • Finley Church: 10:45 a.m., "Freedom and Responsibility"; 6 p.m., "Can God Forget?" • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): "Together in Prayer" • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: "Seventy Times Seven" • Memorial Baptist Church: "Rest" • St. Paul's Church: "One, Two, Three, Jesus Loves Even Me!" • Starkdale Presbyterian Church: T"Men and Women of the Church – Part 3B" • ...

Weirton native named CEO of Choice Hotels International

Business

WEIRTON – A Weirton native will now be at the head of one of the world's largest hotel franchisors. Choice Hotels International, on Monday, announced the appointment of Dominic Dragisich as its new president and chief executive officer, as well as to a seat on the company's board of ...

Weirton receives no bids for road de-icing salt

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WEIRTON — While there are still a few weeks before the beginning of autumn, Weirton officials are preparing for the winter months, although there will be some challenges. As part of their meeting Tuesday, Weirton Council is set to consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of road ...

Wisdom is a posture

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I remember being told as a teenager that the way I sat was problematic and that my bad posture was not going to help my back injury get better. In contrast, I often noticed my friend who had spent years singing in choir and had developed exceptional, upright posture that she was able to maintain in daily life. Apparently, when singing choral music, it helps to have good posture. It is true, though, that not every posture is beneficial in every situation. If a lineman on a football team were to stand upright at the line of scrimmage like a choir singer, he probably would not be much ...

Briefs

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No garbage pickups Monday in Steubenville STEUBENVILLE — Residents are reminded Steubenville's sanitation department will be closed Monday for the Labor Day holiday. That means no garbage collections Monday, so pickup will be one day later than normal for the remainder of the week. Steubenville retirees to meet STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville City Schools retirees met for lunch at Capraro's Restaurant and Lounge in Hopedale on Aug. 13. The next lunch will be Sept. 10 at Theo Yanni's in Weirton. In October, the group will travel to the Farm Restaurant and Pub in Adena. Anyone ...