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Cowser named assistant principal at Indian Creek High School

WINTERSVILLE — A familiar face will return to Indian Creek High School this fall, this time in a leadership role. The Indian Creek Local School District has named Matt Cowser assistant principal at Indian Creek High School. Cowser, a 2010 Indian Creek graduate, will replace Keith Swearingen, who is moving to Indian Creek Middle School as principal. For Cowser, the appointment marks a return to the school where he once walked the halls as a student and where his father, Stephen Cowser, served as both assistant principal and principal. Stephen Cowser currently serves as president of ...

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Inspire Toronto Concerts return with patriotic kickoff June 30 TORONTO — The annual Inspire Toronto Concerts at the Gazebo series will return next week with a patriotic kickoff event featuring music, community performances and a tribute to America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The series opens Tuesday, June 30, at the Toronto Gazebo with activities beginning at 6 p.m. A patriotic presentation will be held from 6-6:30 p.m. at the World War I monument, followed by performances by the Tri-State Community Concert Band and Community Choir from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and the Ron Retzer Trio ...

A night for everyone: Jefferson County Fair expands inclusion event

SMITHFIELD — The Jefferson County Fair will once again open its doors for Inclusion Night festivities Wednesday, Aug. 19. Now in its third year, the event gives community members with developmental and intellectual disabilities a chance to visit the fairgrounds in Smithfield and have access ...

Scholarship honors ‘life and legacy’ of Ellen Hunt

The Ellen Hunt Memorial Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Ellen Hunt, a dedicated lifetime member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 557. Ellen’s unwavering commitment to service, community, and support of veterans embodies the core values of the American Legion Auxiliary. This ...

JVS Programs Available for Students

BLOOMINGDALE – Space is still available for high school students looking for career options at the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School. Principal/Supervisor Heather Hoover said openings remained in select programs and space was limited, but students still have an opportunity to apply. The JVS offers 18 career-technical education (CTE) programs, including animal science management, auto collision, auto service technology, carpentry, computer networking technologies, cosmetology, criminal justice, culinary arts, early childhood education, electrical trades, health technologies, ...

Local teens build job skills through summer work program

STEUBENVILLE — Area teens are gaining job experience while making a difference in the community through the annual Summer Youth Work Program offered by the Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Six high school students and recent graduates began the first session at the ...