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Davison speaks out about the past and the future

May 19, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Cathy Davison spent Tuesday night watching her son’s Little League game. “After the game was over, John ran over and hugged me because he was happy I could be at his game. more »»

 
 
 

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EGCC class ready for new journey

May 19, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — The Eastern Gateway Community College Class of 2013 heard words of wisdom to take into future endeavors during the 44th annual commencement exercises Saturday at the college. more »»

Miracle field officially opens

May 19, 2013 WHEELING — Ohio Valley residents have good reason to believe in miracles, and about 250 of them had the opportunity to witness one on Saturda. more »»

The time is ‘dynamic,’ says Orrick CEO

May 19, 2013 BETHANY — Ralph Baxter is not sure if his future includes service in the U.S. Senate, but he believes the future of 154 new Bethany College graduates can be bright. more »»

Wheeling Jesuit University graduates 385

May 19, 2013 WHEELING — Businessman Mike Ferns Sr. believes the future is bright for new college graduates willing to invest the necessary time in their careers. more »»

Local Sports

Harrison Central wins sectional crown in 12

May 19, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Saturday’s Division II sectional co-championship game between Harrison Central and Carrollton just about had it all. more »»

Locals claim titles at West Virginia track meet

May 19, 2013 CHARLESTON — Ladies and gentlemen, meet Cole Slates. more »»

West Virginia track off and running

May 18, 2013 CHARLESTON — As expected, the Weir High and Oak Glen girls battled for the 4x800 title and a Golden Bear won the boys long jump. Unexpected, though, was which Bear stood atop the podium. more »»

Edison drops sectional final to Cambridge

May 18, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — A couple of costly fielding miscues and one controversial call brought an end to Edison’s stellar baseball season Friday. more »»

Michael Barber squeezes home Laukert in the bottom of the seventh for the win

May 17, 2013 BRIDGEPORT — Down to its final two outs, second-seeded Steubenville Central rallied for a 3-2 victory over Bridgeport Thursday night in Division IV sectional action on Niekro Diamond at Perkins Field. more »»

Obituaries

Vincent Dalanno

May 18, 2013 DALANNO, Vincent R. “Fishie” Sr., 84, of Steubenville, died Monday May 13, 2013, at Life Line Hospital. more »»

Lawrence Cornell

May 18, 2013 CORNELL, Lawrence A. “Augie,” 68, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, in Acuity Hospital, Steubenville. more »»

Eddie Riley

May 18, 2013 RILEY, Eddie E., 85, of Steubenville, died Thursday at Trinity West. He is the husband of Virginia Venci Riley. Calling hours are Sunday 4-8 p.m. at the Mosti Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel. more »»

John Vucinovic

May 18, 2013 VUCINOVIC, John Joseph, 82, of Kitty Hawk, NC, passed away May 13, 2013, at Colony Ridge Nursing Home. John was born in Weirton, WV, to the late John and Theresa Vucinovic. more »»

Larry Dean Cook

May 17, 2013 COOK, Larry Dean, 84, of Smithfield, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Trinity Medical Center West. more »»

Community

Women’s golf news

May 19, 2013 CADIZ The Play of the Day of Cadiz Women’s Golf Association on May 15 was Quartermaster game. Any golfer having three or more putts per hole forfeited a quarter to the winning pot. more »»

Community calendar

May 19, 2013 Today Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon, 7 p.m., Wheeling College, Whelan Hall, 316 Washington Ave., Wheeling. Alcoholics Anonymous, Sunday Morning Awareness Group, open discussion, 10 a.m. more »»

Gospel Homecoming scheduled May 25

May 18, 2013 A Gospel Homecoming will be a Memorial Day weekend attraction at the Berkman Ampitheater in Steubenvillle as the Chrisagis Brothers and Ohio Valley Audio present an evening of gospel music, worship... more »»

Free concert Sunday in Mingo features two acts

May 18, 2013 Two musical acts with newly recorded CDs will join to perform in a free concert at Mingo First United Presbyterian Church. more »»

Community happenings

May 18, 2013 Pentecost Sunday service planned The Voice of Pentecost, 106 Mendenhall St., Weirton, will host a special Pentecost Sunday service on May 19 beginning at 5 p.m. with guest speaker, the Rev. more »»

Letters to the Editor

Pleasant Heights fills vital need

May 19, 2013 To the editor: In response to the Pleasant Heights fire station closing, I remember a fire that was right next door to me that started in the wee hours of the mornin. more »»

Administration really knows nothing

May 19, 2013 To the editor: In the 1850s there was a political party called the Know Nothing Party. Well, it’s back. It’s called Obama Administration. more »»

Meeko, owner were let down

May 19, 2013 To the editor: I am compelled to express my utter disappointment and sadness over the decision to seize and euthanize the pet raccoon belonging to Cora Peterson of Smithfield. more »»

Many helped with walk

May 19, 2013 To the editor: On behalf of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, thank you to the generous people of the Ohio Valley for helping make the 13th-annual Ohio Valley Light the Night Walk a success. more »»

Dear friend remembered

May 19, 2013 To the editor: In the past year and a half, I have written tributes to two dear friends, Bob Rossell and Jim Bloomer. The following is my tribute to another cherished friend. more »»

Business

Area man finds success in Internet-based business

May 12, 2013 WELLSBURG — From creating assembly manuals for assorted office furniture and illustrating the procedure involved in building an aircraft fuselage to creating websites, brochures and other promotiona... more »»

Techulon chosen for therapeutic program

May 12, 2013 BLACKSBURG, Va. — Brett Malone, a Wellsburg native and president of Techulon Inc. more »»

WLU academy students mark end to first year

May 12, 2013 WEST LIBERTY — Students enrolled in the Advanced Academy of West Virginia are marking the end of their first year in college. more »»

John Artimez joins law firm

May 12, 2013 WHEELING — John Artimez has joined Wheeling-based Bordas & Bordas to assist with complex personal injury, insurance bad faith and medical negligence litigatio. more »»

Sports Columns

Unfortunately, not everyone is thankful for mom

May 13, 2013 (Editor’s note: I received such positive feedback that, one year later, some of this column is the same. Names have not been changed to protect the innocent — which was never me). more »»

Hard work, being humble

April 22, 2013 “A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.” — Proverbs 29:23 Connor Arlia just didn’t see it coming. No, not a linebacker on a crossing pattern. more »»

The Masters is unofficial open to local golf year

April 15, 2013 Augusta National begs drama like no other golf tournament. As many of us sat somewhere watching the final 11 holes unfold, many more got the itch to get back on the golf course. more »»

Doing right isn’t brain surgery, it’s heart surgery

April 8, 2013 “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” — Proverbs 4:23 So, when is the next college scandal? It’s going to come. more »»

Injury and what it means

April 1, 2013 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” — Matthew 6:34 If you haven’t seen the video, please don’t. more »»

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