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Camera club names competition winners

WINTERSVILLE — The Upper Ohio Valley Camera Club held its annual competition Sept. 1 at Two Ridges Presbyterian Church. Each member was able to enter two photographs in each of 16 categories. All entries were judged by a panel of three professional judges before the meeting. Each entry was ...

Yard of the month

Contributed New Cumberland has announced the Yard of the Month winner for September. The winning yard belongs to Sara and James Springer, who reside on Second Ave. Mayor Will White presented the award and a check along with the yard of the month sign. The sign will remain in their yard until ...

Sermon topics

• Two Ridges Presbyterian Church: "God Will Make a Way" • Wintersville Methodist Church: "Jesus' Example: To Serve or to be Served • Memorial Baptist Church: What is your passion • Cove Presbyterian: They are watching us • Zion United Church of Christ: Saved by water • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): Choose forgiveness • Finley Church: Developing a never shrinking faith • St. Paul’s Steubenville: How many times did you say? • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: Mirror, mirror on the wall

Students Taking the Lead at Cross Creek Elementary Event

WINTERSVILLE — Students will be in charge during Cross Creek Elementary School’s Family Leadership Night on Sept. 23. The event will be held from 3-6 p.m., and kids will guide their parents around the building, visiting their classrooms and demonstrating the leadership skills they have ...

Weirton seeking youth council applicants

WEIRTON — The City of Weirton is seeking its next group of youthful advisers. Applications currently are being accepted for those interested in taking part in the 2026-2027 term of the Weirton Youth Council. “The last day to apply is Sept. 14,” explained Ward 5 Councilwoman Brittany Holloway during Tuesday's meeting of Weirton Council. Holloway serves as one of the advisers for the program, which was started as a pilot program in 2025 and renewed in the spring. According to the application packet, the Weirton Youth Council “provides young people with a direct means of ...

Toronto man dies in SR 152 crash

RICHMOND — A Toronto man was killed Tuesday following a single-vehicle crash near Richmond. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, James A. Clark, 70, was driving a 2024 Jeep Gladiator north on state Route 152 at about 4:26 p.m. when the vehicle went off the right side of the roadway, overturned and struck a tree. Clark was pronounced dead at the scene by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. Multiple emergency crews responded including the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Belvedere, Unionport, Hopedale and Wintersville Fire Departments. The crash remains under ...