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Special Connections to host inclusive Easter egg hunt

STEUBENVILLE — Special Connections will host an inclusive holiday event to welcome spring with its fourth annual Easter egg hunt on March 29. The free event will begin at 2 p.m. at the School of Bright Promise, 256 John Scott Highway, Steubenville. Organizers said there will be plenty of ...

Mosti joins Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities

STEUBENVILLE — Alyssa Mosti has officially taken her seat as the newest member of the Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities and plans to use her skills to benefit individuals in the community. Mosti, of Wintersville, was approved by the Jefferson County commissioners in ...

90 years ago, Wheeling suffered through its worst flood on record

WHEELING — What was seen nine decades ago this week in the city of Wheeling has never been seen within its boundaries since – and Wheeling’s residents would love to keep it that way. On March 19, 1936, Wheeling saw the worst recorded flood in its history. A combination of heavy snow ...

Community Briefs

Urban Mission sets open house STEUBENVILLE — Urban Mission Ministries invites all community members to a public open house from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 15. This event offers an opportunity for residents to tour the food pantry facility, learn about its ministries and meet the team working to support neighbors throughout the region. Visitors will be able to explore the mission’s programs and discover ways to get involved through volunteering, giving or community partnership. Guests are asked to park at the Seventh Street Plaza and walk across the street to the Mission’s ...

Community Briefs

Fundraiser set at Agape STEUBENVILLE — A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 28 at the Agape Church Worship Center, 1310 Maryland Ave. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. For information, call 740-278-2304. Alpha Tau meets NEW CUMBERLAND — The Alpha Tau Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Women Educators, held its March meeting at the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland. Michelle Lewis, president-Eelect, called the meeting to order. The thought for the day was given by ...

Community Briefs

Council to hold special meeting FOLLANSBEE — Follansbee Council will hold a special meeting Thursday to consider an account adjustment and the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The meeting will immediately follow meetings of the city’s water board at 6 p.m. and sewer board at 6:30 p.m. In council chambers of the City Building Benefit shoot scheduled NEW CUMBERLAND – The Chester-Newell Sportsmen Club will host a benefit turkey shoot and Chinese auction, Saturday. Proceeds will go toward the medical expenses of Tyler Rawson, a 26-year-old Marine and National Guardsman who ...