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Allow His love to rule in our lives

In Luke 19:10, The Word of God declares: "The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." Do you remember the wrist bands from the 1960's and 70"s, that zealous young Christians wore on their wrists with the letters "WWJD"? Those letters stood for "What Would Jesus Do". That fad has long since ceased to be used; but the simplicity and effectiveness of the truth still hopefully affects our faith walk. I think about that sometimes when I run into a problem, or hear a fellow believer going through some challenging trials. Then I simply pause and ask myself : WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? ...

Pond clinic to offer hands-on learning

HAMMONDSVILLE — Ohio State University Extension, in partnership with the Jefferson and Harrison Soil and Water Conservation Districts, will host a pond clinic from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 18 at 7082 county Road 53. This field-based program is designed for landowners and community members interested in improving pond management for wildlife habitat and recreation. Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from natural resource professionals while exploring a local pond setting. Topics covered during the clinic will include: • Identification and management of native ...

It’s still Hockey Night for Nailers

WHEELING — Nailers fever is spreading quickly throughout the Ohio Valley, and it’s a condition local hockey fans hope sticks around a while longer. The Wheeling Nailers have reached the ECHL Kelly Cup Eastern Conference Finals, beginning a best-of-seven series Friday night against the ...

Capito wants more information on Trump settlement fund

PARKERSBURG – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said she needs more information about a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate people claiming persecution by the government when asked if she had any concerns about it. Capito, R-W.Va., touched on that and other issues related to efforts to fund immigration enforcement efforts and security enhancements at the White House during her weekly phone conference with members of the West Virginia media. The anti-weaponization fund involves the allocation of $1.776 billion as part of a settlement resolving President Donald Trump’s lawsuit ...

Briefs

BREAKFAST SET IN UNIONPORT UNIONPORT — A breakfast will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday at the Wayne Township Community Center. The menu will include pancakes and sausage, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs and toast and drinks. Cost is by donation, and proceeds will benefit the upkeep of the center. SR 213 WATER MAIN WORK, BOIL ORDER ISSUED JEFFERSON COUNTY — Sections of State Route 213 will be shut off May 26 for water main construction, according to the Jefferson County Sewer and Water District. Customers who lose water service will be under a 48-hour boil ...

Roberto Clemente Jr. talks keys to success in Wheeling

A successful business community is much like a baseball team, Roberto Clemente Jr. told the hundreds at Wheeling Park's White Palace on Wednesday afternoon. A baseball team has its superstars -- its home-run hitters and fireball ace pitchers -- but there are so many people who's talents and ...