Fourth-graders Teagan Clark, left, and Legacy Wright, raised the American flag as part of the school’s morning routine at Buckeye North Elementary School. Students are trained to perform the task by Deb Gilchrist, chaplain of the Brilliant American Legion Post 573. Volunteers are selected to ...
Founder’s Day at Bethany College BETHANY — Bethany College will hold its 186th Founder’s Day Convocation at 11 a.m. March 5 in Commencement Hall. The keynote speaker will be Kristine Culp, dean of the Disciples Divinity House and associate professor of theology at the University of Chicago. Founder’s Day celebrates the institution’s founding in 1840 and honors the legacy of founder Alexander Campbell. This year’s observance coincides with the 160th anniversary of Campbell’s death, adding historical depth to an already meaningful occasion, officials ...
The following churches have provided the topic titles for their Sunday services: • Bell Chapel United Methodist Church, Steubenville: The 10 a.m. sermon will be “Seven Last Words: The Challenge of Forgiveness.” • Cove Presbyterian Church, Weirton: The 11 a.m. sermon will be entitled “I Knew You Before,” given by Elder Bobby Jones. • Finley Church, Steubenville: The 10:45 a.m. sermon will be “A Burning Need.” The 6 p.m. service will be prayer. • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: “Knowing the Way,” from “The Upper Room Discourse,” Part 3. • St. ...
STEUBENVILLE — Anita Jackson dedicated her life and career to making Jefferson County a better place for working, learning and living. A member of numerous educational, religious and public service organizations throughout the community, Jackson held many board and trustee positions throughout the years. Recipients of her scholarship should have her same desire and passion for community service. The scholarship is open to all students who will graduate from a Jefferson County school. Applicants must include proof of 60 hours of community service, (a mixture of types of ...
WEIRTON — During the 1990s and the early 2000s, “Hosanna! The Rock Opera” was a fixture within the city of Weirton. It began as a small-scale Easter performance held at St. Paul Church. But soon, it began to grow into a major production, involving many various denominations and a large diverse cast and crew. Audiences began to grow as well, beginning with only a few hundred people to a couple of thousand individuals, according to officials. The performance nurtured a message of community, belonging and the sacrifice Christ made for us. The final performance was given in ...
WHEELING — The Thursday Music Club will hold its next meeting at 11 a.m. March 5 at the Char House on the Boulevard in Bethlehem. Music enthusiasts from the area are encouraged to attend this special performance by Gerald Lee, a pianist and professor at West Liberty University. Lee has ...
