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First Fridays on Fourth

Ross Gallabrese Members of Williamson Branch, an award-winning family bluegrass band, performed at Leonardo's Outdoor Stage during First Fridays on Fourth Street in Steubenville. This edition of the monthly street fair carried a tiki theme, and featured a wide variety of entertainment and ...

New Super Kids race expands Wellsburg Independence Day festivities

WELLSBURG — The community's celebration of Independence Day is about to get bigger — and more inclusive. On the opening day of Wellsburg's weeklong festivities, racers of various ages and abilities will take to the course for a Super Kids Soap Box Derby. Kevin Maloney, who is heading up ...

Women's golf

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 ...