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Bine joins Aim as client advocate

WITH THUMBNAIL: Angie Bine STEUBENVILLE — Aim has named Weirton native Angela Bine as its new client advocate. In her role, Bine will support pregnant women and new mothers who choose Aim to help them through their pregnancies and their babies' first year of life. Imagine that you're 19 ...

Residents share memories of fatherly advice

A father serves many roles in the life of a child, often providing valuable lessons and advice through the years. In observance of Father's Day, area residents are reflecting on advice they recall from their own fathers. Some focused on financial lessons, such as the importance of saving. “My dad always said it doesn't matter how much money you earn,” said Frank Bohach of Weirton. “What matters is how much you save and invest.” Others warned of the importance of being careful financially in other ways. “Everyone is after your money,” said John McCune of Weirton, jokingly ...

Remaining faithful to the church

Yes, we are to be faithful to our local church and all that entails. Thank God for the sweet and uplifting fellowship of our dear brothers and sisters. How awesome to worship together, sing praises, share testimonies and hear the Word of God proclaimed under the anointing of the Holy Spirit. There are a myriad of blessings that are the result of being joined together as the Body of Christ by the redeeming grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In addition to the edification of fellowship, we also find opportunities to serve one another and learn how to let our gifts grow into ...

TO THE MAX

Craig Howell Area residents were treated to a performance by Fleetwood 2 the Max, Friday, as part of the Weirton summer concert series, organized by the City of Weirton. Hailing from Lima, Ohio, the group offers a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, presenting covers of many of the legendary rock ...

BPW awards scholarships

TORONTO — The Ohio Valley Business and Professional Women's Club held its scholarship dinner May 19 at Baby Boyz BBQ-Straka Hall in Toronto. Treasurer Mari Ann Ohba called the meeting to order, Mary Lou Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance and Phyllis Riccadonna led the club collect. Jones ...

Local Briefs

MORRISSEY ANNOUNCES AMERICA250 POETRY CONTEST CHARLESTON — As part of celebrations marking the United States’ semiquincentennial, Gov. Patrick Morrisey has announced the America250 Poetry Contest, inviting West Virginians to submit original poems celebrating the history, heritage and shared values of the state and nation. “West Virginia has played an important role in our nation’s history, and as we prepare to celebrate 250 years of freedom, I encourage West Virginians of all ages to share their creativity and love of country through this poetry contest,” Morrisey said. ...