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Indian Creek steps into state spotlight

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WINTERSVILLE — Indian Creek High School is being spotlighted in a promotional effort by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission to recognize outstanding school facilities across the state. ICHS was among only 10 schools selected for a video production that is part of the OFCC's initiative to create an engaging online resource for school districts showcasing best practices in school planning, design and construction, as well as programs that support student-centered learning environments. OFCC Planning Managers Payton Riehl and Ben Delatore and Chief of Public Affairs Hayley ...

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Fort concert postponed STEUBENVILLE — Thursday’s edition of the Fort Steuben Summer Concert Series was postponed, officials said. The New Age Adenas and Out of Eden had been scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. in the Berkman Amphitheater. Paul Zuros, executive director at Historic Fort Steuben, said no make-up date has been set. "We hope everyone can come to next Thursday's performance, which will feature the 1170 Jamboree Staff Band Reunion Show," Zuros said. And then on July 4, the Brassett Hounds, the Ron Retzer Trio and the Fantasy's will take to the amphitheater stage as part of ...

ARTISTIC TRIBUTE

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Craig Howell A new mural is in the works on the southern wall of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2716 in Weirton. Paying tribute to the nation's military veterans, the mural is being painted by Oak Glen graduate Sarah Robinson, with support from the City of Weirton and the Top of West ...

IACC awards scholarships

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The members of the Italian American Cultural Club Monday awarded 10 $1,000 scholarships to young people during a celebration held at the JeffCo Event Center on John Scott Highway. President Frankie DiCarlantonio welcomed those in attendance, telling them that each one of the student awardees ...

DeWine vetoes bill requiring photo ID for mail voting in Ohio

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Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed a new Republican-passed bill that would have required Ohioans to show a photo ID to vote by mail. DeWine announced late Wednesday that he had vetoed House Bill 472, which expanded the strict photo ID requirement Ohio has had for voting since 2023. The Republican governor issued an unusually lengthy statement explaining his decision. He said the requirement would pose an unwieldy challenge for voters without providing any real benefit. “This bill is not needed, because Ohio does an excellent job running elections,” DeWine said. “We know who wins on ...