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IACC awards scholarships

STEUBENVILLE — The members of the Italian American Cultural Club Monday awarded 10 $1,000 scholarships to young people during a celebration held at the JeffCo Event Center on John Scott Highway. President Frankie DiCarlantonio welcomed those in attendance, telling them that each one of the ...

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Fort concert postponed STEUBENVILLE — Thursday’s edition of the Fort Steuben Summer Concert Series was postponed, officials said. The New Age Adenas and Out of Eden had been scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. in the Berkman Amphitheater. Paul Zuros, executive director at Historic Fort Steuben, said no make-up date has been set. "We hope everyone can come to next Thursday's performance, which will feature the 1170 Jamboree Staff Band Reunion Show," Zuros said. And then on July 4, the Brassett Hounds, the Ron Retzer Trio and the Fantasy's will take to the amphitheater stage as part of ...

Hoover reflects on growth during first year as JVS principal

BLOOMINGDALE — After completing her first year as principal at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, Heather Hoover said the experience has been one of growth, learning and opportunity. “I think I would describe my first year as a principal as encouraging, as I had the opportunity to ...

Summer Bash Carnival Set for July 11

STEUBENVILLE — Area families are invited to enjoy games, food and inclusive fun during the fifth annual Special Connections Summer Bash Carnival on July 11. The free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the School of Bright Promise, 256 John Scott Highway, Steubenville. Activities ...

Sycamore Youth Center Hosts Six Bricks educator training milestone

STEUBENVILLE — A significant milestone in educational training was reached Saturday at the Sycamore Youth Center as six educators completed the full Six Bricks Educator Training Program through a partnership between the Ohio Valley Youth Network and Six Bricks USA. Saturday's training ...

Block party to kick off July 4 festivities in Wellsburg

WELLSBURG – A week of festivities in honor of Independence Day will kick off Friday night, with a block party organized by the Wellsburg Urban Renewal Authority. Area residents are invited to the Wellsburg Town Square from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, for the first of a series of summer block parties. The festivities will include live music from Matt Hill and Friends, along with food and other refreshments from Taters Food Truck, Rusty Bull Taco Co., Dr. Sweets, and Carenbauer Distributing. Additional local vendors also will be on site. Headline sponsors include Jimmy Willis, House of ...