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Festival of Friendship to explore listening, belonging

STEUBENVILLE — The 2026 Festival of Friendship, a weekend-long series of conversations, exhibits and performances, will take place from 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18 through noon Sept. 20 at the Studio, 36 Villa Drive, Steubenville. Sponsored by the nonprofit organization Revolution of Tenderness and organized by a group of friends from the Catholic lay movement Communion and Liberation, the festival will explore the theme of listening and belonging. Drawing its title from a poem by e.e. cummings, “(now the ears of my ears awake and / now the eyes of my eyes are opened),” the festival will ...

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Brooke County libraries announce September programs WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch have several activities planned in September. The Brooke County Public Library will host a West Virginia author book talk with state Sen. Ryan Weld at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, in the River Room. Weld will read excerpts from his book, "The Foundations of Wellsburg," discuss his writing journey and answer questions. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is required by calling 304-737-1551 or visiting brookecountylibs.org/events. The library ...

Three plead to drug charges in Brooke County

WELLSBURG – Three Ohio Valley residents are facing up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to felony drug possession and distribution charges in Brooke County. Alicia Nicole Wilson, 35, Wayne Franklin Yoho, 36, and Steven Anthony Michael Conway, 35, all of Marshall County, pleaded ...

Immunization

Contributed The Jefferson County General Health District Thursday held a measles vaccination clinic in Bergholz for members of the Amish population. Led by health district's nursing department with support by the Trinity School of Nursing, the department was able to vaccinate nearly 140 ...

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Police Beat STEUBENVILLE POLICE — Run off: A city resident told police he’d been chased off Pleasant Heights by individuals in a red car Tuesday. He said he was walking with his girlfriend when someone in the vehicle started chasing them. When they split up, the car continued following him. At one point, he jumped a fence and slid down a hill, hitting his chin. He had a gash on his chin and was taken to the hospital for treatment. — Rowdy: A city resident told police an “intoxicated male” was threatening to beat him and a woman up Monday on Washington Street at Court Alley. ...

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Four Seasons club meets WEIRTON — The Four Seasons Senior Club met Aug. 19 at Undo's. President Gene Viola called the meeting to order, and Mary Alice Myers gave the opening prayer, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of "God Bless America." Entertainment was provided by Rick Grimm. Barb Guglielmo was the winner of the 50-50, and prizes were by Nancy Smurda, Jack Billham, Diann Starr and Regina Truax. Nancy Smurda handled the sign-in book. Dinner winners were Nancy Ramsey and Laura Mamula. Birthdays recognized included Cheryl Thompson, Terry Ramsey, ...