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International senior club meets

WEIRTON — The International Senior Club met on July 14 at Undo's in Weirton. Carl Truax led the prayer and blessing. Bucky Sims led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by members singing "God Bless America." A buffet dinner and desserts were enjoyed by the members. Liz Beecroft introduced new members, Keith LeRoy and Norma Eltringham. There was no business meeting held, but members were entertained by the music of Chuck Lucas. He played and sang a variety of oldies favorites. Truax thanked Deb Bonuito for making the cookie favors for the celebration of our country's 250th birthday. ...

Wheeling To Celebrate Grecian, Italian Festivals This Coming Week

WHEELING – The most festive weekend of the summer season is about to take place in Wheeling. The Grecian Fest at John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church, starts Wednesday, July 22, and continues through Friday, July 24. It will be set up outside and inside the church located at 2215 Chapline ...

Toronto 5K helps in cancer fight

TORONTO — Keeping memories alive and helping others who are fighting cancer are things that make an annual running and walking event in Toronto special. This year's Lou Ann Burchfield and Kathy Hannan Hale Colors of Cancer Memorial 5K Run-Walk is scheduled for Aug. 8, organizers explained. With an entry option available to participants of nearly any age, the event is nearing an important point in the registration process: The deadline to complete an entry and receive a T-shirt is Monday, organizers explained. No shirts will be available to those who register after Monday, they ...

Marland Heights 5K Classic to celebrate 30 years

WEIRTON – For three decades, the Marland Heights 5K Classic has been a cornerstone of local summer activities, for runners, walkers, and spectators alike. The 30th-annual Marland Heights 5K Classic Run, Fitness Walk, and Youth Fun Run is set for Aug. 15, with a course to begin and end at ...

Women’s golf

Town and Country EAST SPRINGFIELD — The Town and Country Ladies Golf League held medal play on July 9 at Spring Hills Golf Course. The winners included: A flight, Signa Findlay, low gross; Kathy Antinone, low net. In B flight, Diane Vandine, low gross and Debbie Hendricks, low net; C flight, Dora Elizaga, low gross and Shirley Guida, low net. The longest drive on No. 3 was recorded by Abbey Wilson, A flight and Elizaga, C flight. On No. 5, Dorothy Baier had the longest drive for A flight, Hendricks, B flight; and Guida, C flight. Vicki Brozka was the closest to the pin on No. 8 ...

Briefs

Smithfield alumni hold reunion SMITHFIELD — The 124th Smithfield High School Alumni Banquet was held at the Farm Restaurant. Special thanks were sent to Bob Merriman, owner of the Wintersville Trophy Shop, for preparing the award plaques. Awards included the 51st Mary Sutherland Award, the 45th Octa Foster Award, the 43rd Alumni Scholarship, the Martha Domenick Scholarship, the Sutherland Family Scholarship and the Higgins Family Scholarship. Alumni officers selected include Diane Higgins, president; Sandra Murphy, vice president; Karen Pazzelli, secretary; and Tony Phillippi, ...