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Town and Country EAST SPRINGFIELD — A two-lady scramble was held May 7 at Spring Hills Golf Club. The team of Debbie Hendricks and Michele Purviance came in first and Kathy Antinone and Toni Dondzila came in second. After a few weeks of rain, the league resumed play May 28 with a scramble. Two teams tied for first place: Veronica Foldi, Jennie Epifano, Linda Staffilino and Michele Purviance. Also tied for first was the team of Kathy Antinone, Vickie Brozka, Abbey Wilson and Toni Dondzila. Finishing second was the team of Cathy Jackson, Diane Vandine and Dora Elizaga. Two teams ...

Hearing loss can affect balance

WINTERSVILLE — Hearing loss can affect a person in ways that go beyond simply being able to understand what other people are saying, area professionals say. “Even if there are no obvious signs of hearing loss, or maybe you are experiencing trouble communicating, tinnitus in the ear or difficulty hearing noises, we can start putting these links together. If you have a higher risk of falling, or if you have noticed a friend or family member's walking speed has slowed, then a hearing test is so important,” said Dr. Lauren Rollo-Juchno. Rollo-Juchno, an audiologist based in ...

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Birthday June 7 Sophia Zanieski, Weirton Police Beat Steubenville Police Updated: The dog that had been locked on a small ledge outside a second-story bedroom in the 1200 block of State Street Wednesday was removed from the property due to the puppy’s condition, the extreme circumstances in which police found it and the owner’s detachment. The report in Friday’s paper inadvertently omitted information during the production process and didn’t include how police resolved the incident. Lucky day: A burglary in progress was reported in the 400 block of S. 5th Street ...

Weld writes book on Wellsburg’s historic homes

WELLSBURG – West Virginia Sen. Ryan Weld has completed his book on the history and noteworthy homes of Wellsburg, and it’s coming out in less than two weeks. “The Foundations of Wellsburg” is the culmination of eight years of research and writing by Weld, R-Brooke. The book becomes available starting June 18, with a launch event set for 6 p.m. that day at the Arabian Nights Bed and Breakfast in Wellsburg. The venue, located at 542 Main St., is among the properties featured in Weld’s book. “I picked these houses, and I didn’t know much about them,” he said. “I picked ...

Spot Bar anchors Dean Martin Hometown Festival

STEUBENVILLE — Since the first Dean Martin Hometown Festival was held three decades ago, the Spot Bar has served as the entertainment hub for the weekend. That will be the case again this year, owner JoJo DiAlbert said. “For 30 years, we have been the place where the entertainment has ...