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STEUBENVILLE POLICE Tangled web: A Saint Charles Drive resident asked police Thursday to disentangle a neighbor’s cat that had become tangled in his child’s soccer net. The resident said he is allergic to cats and it’s been “an ongoing issue with the neighbor not keeping her animals on her property.” After they released the cat from the net police said it ran to the neighbor’s house, entering through a sliding glass door that had been left open “so the animals can come and go.” Police said there were “about 10-12 cats all over the property.” They weren’t able to ...

Local McDonald's manager honored as Outstanding General Manager

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FOLLANSBEE – Darlene McFadden, general manager for the Follansbee McDonald’s located at 1514 Main St, has been honored with the Outstanding General Manager Award. This award is presented annually to a select group of general managers who demonstrate exceptional leadership. Only 10% of ...

Women's golf results

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Town and Country EAST SPRINGFIELD — The Town and Country Ladies Golf League held a two-lady blind scramble July 16 at Spring Hills Golf Course. The first-place team was Signa Findlay and Cathy Jackson; second place was Vicki Brozka and Debbie Hendricks; and third place was Megan Evans and Rose Kaczmarek. The longest drive winner on No. 2 for A Flight was Veronica Foldi; and B Flight, Cathy Jackson. On No. 6, the longest drive for A Flight was Megan Evans; B Flight, Debbie Hendricks; and C Flight, Rose Kaczmarek. Closest to the pin on No. 4 were Evans, A Flight; Hendricks, B ...

Compassionate care

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Craig Howell Representatives of the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Weirton joined other guests at Woodland Hills Assisted Living, Tuesday, for a ribbon cutting celebration. Licensed for 23 residential spaces, Woodland Hills transitioned last year to the ownership of Lee and ...

Earnest hems and rays

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My 2-year-old daughter has been going through a phase lately. If I am standing somewhere in the house, she might come up to me, grab the edges of my shirt and tug on it, saying, "Hold you! Hold you!" She wants me to pick her up. And maybe I will do that. But that's not enough. She then might say, "Walk around. Don't stand. Walk around." My daughter does have the benefit of two legs that are able to walk around the house just fine. But there is something about being carried around by a big, tall parent that is a prized experience. A new perspective. Is it like flying? I'm not sure I can ...

Briefs

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Mary H. Weir Public Library expanding hours WEIRTON — The Mary H. Weir Public Library will expand its public service hours by opening on Saturday afternoons beginning Aug. 1. The library will now be open Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m., providing residents with additional opportunities to visit the library, check out books and other materials, use public computers, access free Wi-Fi and enjoy the many resources and services the library has to offer. The library's complete schedule beginning Aug. 1 is: Monday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wednesday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; ...