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Brunch on the Farm set BLOOMINGDALE — The second annual Jefferson County Brunch on the Farm will be held Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mercer Farms. The event will feature wagon tours, agricultural demonstrations, hands-on exhibits, a kids’ zone and local food vendors, highlighting modern farming practices and conservation education. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Jefferson County Extension Office at 740-461-6136. Smith Twp. trustees to meet SMITHFIELD — The Smith Township Board of Trustees will hold two meetings on ...

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Sunset lane reduction set STEUBENVILLE — Sunset Boulevard from Steele to McDowell avenues will be reduced to one westbound lane for about three days beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, the city’s engineering department announced. The lane closure will occur near 1521 Sunset Boulevard as a contractor completes roadway restoration work related to storm sewer installation for the new WODA apartment development. Motorists are advised to slow down, use caution and be alert for traffic pattern changes in the construction area. Board of elections to meet STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County ...

24/7 Access: Harm reduction vending machine debuts in Martins Ferry

MARTINS FERRY — Belmont County's first free harm reduction vending machine has arrived in Martins Ferry. The Wayne L. Hayes Tower is the first location in the county to host the free vending machine. The vending machine is made possible through an integrated harm reduction grant from the ...

New president

Ross Gallabrese Lorrie Raymond was sworn in as president of the Steubenville Rotary Club during Wednesday's meeting at the JeffCo Event Center. Among those participating in the ceremony were Marty Hauser, who performed the installation, center; and Jim Baber, immediate past president. The ...

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JVS juniors to receive welcome packets BLOOMINGDALE — Incoming juniors at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School will receive welcome packets containing information about their selected programs, required tools and supplies, lab fees and potential credits they can earn over the next two years, according to Supervisor/Principal Heather Hoover. The JVS offers 18 programs, including animal science management, auto collision, auto service technology, carpentry, computer networking, cosmetology, criminal justice, culinary arts, early childhood education, electrical trades, health ...

Sassie Lassies

Contributed The Weirton Red Hat Sassie Lassies recently met at the Ponderosa Golf Course in Hookstown, Pa. Among those attending were, from left, Connie Norwood, Brenda Edwards, Cheryl Kondik, Martha Varitek, Carla Colson, Judith Mikula, Marge Phillips, Angela Reinard, Donna Robinson, Karen ...