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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 ...

Wheeling Park hosting World Cup watch parties

WHEELING – A worldwide event will take on some local flair as the Wheeling Park Commission and FC Wheeling are hosting three free World Cup watch parties so the public can come cheer on the United States men's national team. “Soccer has a way of bringing people together,” explained Thomas Olivier, director of FC Wheeling. “It’s called ‘the world’s game' for a reason. We’re hoping for hundreds of people, especially families.” Olivier hopes those attending will get in the spirit by wearing red, white and blue. The watch parties will take place at the White Place on ...

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Recreation grants awarded STEUBENVILLE — A little more than $213,000 in recreation grants is being distributed to cities, villages and townships across Jefferson County, just about half of the total requests that came in. The Jefferson County Commissioners said 2026 grant recipients are: Toronto and Wintersville, $13,000 each; Steubenville, Amsterdam, Mingo Junction, Richmond, Tiltonsville, Salem Township, Smithfield Township, Springfield Township and Warren Township, $10,000 each; Steubenville Township, Wayne Township and Wells Township, $9,000 each; Stratton and Saline ...

Expand Energy hosts regional emergency management agencies

WHEELING — Representatives of emergency management organizations from across the Ohio Valley visited the offices of Expand Energy last week as part of a collaborative event allowing area first responders to get a better understanding of the natural gas company's operations. The company also ...