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Medal ceremony planned SMITHFIELD — The Jefferson County Veterans Association will host a formal ceremony revealing the Veterans Administration Medal of Honor headstone for Cpl. Fred B. McGee beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday. It will take place at the Northern Cemetery adjacent to the Smithfield America Legion, 1075 Main St. Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla Jr. county Commissioner Eric Timmons will speak, and McGee's grandson, Riley will read his citation, JCVA adjutant, Barry Bardone, will discuss the journey to get McGee the medal. Thomas Graham will sing the national ...

Dinner held

Contributed Members of the Wintersville Methodist Church youth group held a free community dinner event inside the Center for Hope at the church earlier this month.

Steubenville students gain leadership experience at Boys State

STEUBENVILLE — Eight Steubenville High School juniors spent the week learning about leadership, government and public service while representing their school at American Legion Buckeye Boys State at Miami University. Attending through the support of Sons of the American Legion Squadron 725, ...

Scholarships awarded

Contributed The endowment committee of Weirton's Cove Presbyterian Church honored four area graduates with scholarships Sunday. The Helen T. Hamill Memorial Scholarship, in memory of a longtime member and Hancock County teacher, is available to all four high schools in Hancock and Brooke ...

Ohio Valley native to represent West Virginia at Miss America competition

MARTINSBURG — The Ohio Valley will be represented on the Miss America stage this fall after a Wheeling Park High School graduate was crowned Miss West Virginia on Saturday night. Elizabeth Romanek beamed, as she was crowned the winner. Her win was not a surprise to many, after the Miss ...

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Brooke County Public Library events planned WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library has announced a series of July programs, crafts and holiday observances for children and families. A “Patriotic Craft & S’mores Dip” program will be held Tuesday, June 30, at 11 a.m. Participants will create a flag pin to take home and make and share patriotic s’mores dip. All materials will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, call 304-737-1551 or visit brookecountylibs.org/events. Chalk Art for children ages 8 and up will be offered Thursday, July 2, ...