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History in the Hills: Free at last

Community June 20, 2026

This year we have a lot of events happening at Historic Fort Steuben, specifically because it is the 250th anniversary of our nation. At the fort for this anniversary, we have a lecture series examining historic topics that are relevant to our history. Our next lecture will be Aug. 20 with Alan Fitzpatrick, who will be discussing the American Revolution in the Ohio Country. I am really looking forward to that discussion. As we know, this past Friday was Juneteenth, a national holiday which commemorates the moment when, "on June 19, 1865, some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, ...

The importance of a father's love

Community June 20, 2026

The last twelve months have been something unique and special. In the last number of years certain things have been shaping my life. I found out what it is to be an orphan. In South Africa where I am blessed to minister, anyone whose parents are deceased is considered an orphan. It does not matter the age of the child, if they are 5 years old, or 50 years old. If both of their parents are deceased, they are an orphan. In American culture we limit it to being an adolescent or young age of 18 years old or younger. My mother died when I was sixteen and my father died when I was forty-six. ...

Local News June 20, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Residents turned out Friday for Steubenville’s Juneteenth celebration, a two-day event featuring music, food and fun. The festivities kicked off at noon Friday with a community parade featuring the Big Red band and children and adults carrying the festival’s official 10th ...

Ancient Heroes Camp brings history to life

Community June 20, 2026

STEUBENVILLE — Students at the Sycamore Youth Center are spending this week traveling thousands of years into the past through stories of legendary heroes, ancient civilizations, and hands-on learning activities as part of the center's Ancient Heroes Storytime Camp. The camp, which is ...

Brooke County grand jury indicts 24

Local News June 20, 2026

WELLSBURG – Two dozen area residents had their initial hearings in Brooke County circuit court this week after being indicted by a county grand jury. Among them was Charles Holden, 47, of 98 10th St., Wellsburg, who faces charges of DUI causing serious bodily injury, leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury, obstructing an officer, and possession of a controlled substance. According to reports at the time, Holden was arrested March 4 after allegedly striking a utility pole along Eldersville Road and causing lines to fall on the roadway before fleeing the ...

Sermon topics

Community June 20, 2026

• Bell Chapel UMC: "Encounters with Jesus: Gone Fishing" • Cadiz Presbyterian Church: "Judging Others" • Cove Presbyterian Church: "The Armor of God" • Finley Church: 10:45 a.m.: "True Wisdom or Utter Foolishness" • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): "Take Up the Cross" • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: "And He Will Draw Near to You" • Memorial Baptist Church: "Who Me: An Evangelist?" • St. Paul's Church: "Fear Busters" • Starkdale Presbyterian Church: "Men and Women in the Church" Part Ib" • Two Ridges Presbyterian Church: "The Gift of ...