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Concert postponed STEUBENVILLE — The thunderstorms that hit the Tri-State Area Thursday afternoon forced officials at Historic Fort Steuben to postpone the concert that had been scheduled for the Berkman Amphitheater. Restless Hearts and Aristotle Jones and the Appalachian Soul Band have been rescheduled for Aug. 13, according to Paul Zuros, executive director at the fort. The series will continue next Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. with the Rat Pack Tribute, featuring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Marilyn Monroe, and the Vince Villanova Big Band. Shelter open house set ...

‘Heavy Metal Experience’ Leading To Trade Jobs For Recent Grads

WHEELING – Many of today’s recent high school graduates are seeking a “heavy metal experience” in construction trades, and also the opportunity to start earning solid wages the day after commencement. “The Heavy Metal Summer Experience," sponsored though the Sheet Metal Workers ...

Crash under investigation in Hancock County

NEWELL – The Hancock County Sheriff's Department is investigating a two-vehicle crash near the Ergon refinery, Tuesday, which resulted in one individual trapped within a vehicle. Hancock County 911 received a call from Ergon just after 3 p.m. Tuesday of a two-vehicle crash with entrapment and injuries on W.Va. 2 near the refinery located south of Newell. Ergon employees and passing motorists stopped to assist before emergency responders arrived, according to a report from the Sheriff's Office. The male driver trapped inside one of the vehicles was extricated by the Newell Volunteer ...

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Community Theater to Present ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ DEERSVILLE — The Deersville Community Theater will present "Fiddler on the Roof" during a four-day run June 18-21. The musical follows Tevye, a poor milkman, and his family as they navigate life in the village of Anatevka amid changing traditions and growing persecution. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. June 18-20 and 2 p.m. June 21. Doors open one hour before each performance. Tickets are available through Eventbrite. The theater’s dining room will open two hours before each performance, offering homemade meals and ...

High-demand trade program makes its return to JVS

BLOOMINGDALE — Growing interest has led Jefferson County Joint Vocational School to bring back its HVACR program for both students and adults, with Keith Kaczor serving as instructor. Kaczor will teach the program to incoming juniors and seniors this fall. For now, he is leading an ...

Trial date set for former Martins Ferry fire chief

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A trial date has been set for former Martins Ferry volunteer fire chief William Rinderer. Belmont County Common Pleas Judge Chris Berhalter scheduled a jury trial for Aug. 13 at 9:30 a.m. Rinderer appeared before Berhalter on Monday morning. He was indicted last week on one count each of gross sexual imposition and pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor. On Monday, Rinderer's bond remained unchanged from when he was indicted at $75,000, with certain conditions. Berhalter said Rinderer is to have no contact with the alleged victim or any minors. The ...