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St. Francis University LORETTO, Pa. — St. Francis University has announced those local students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. To be eligible, students must have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and taken at least 12 credit hours for the semester. Those making the list include Karsen Blake of Wintersville, health science; and Megan Brown of Steubenville, health science. Youngstown State University YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University has announced the names of local students who were named to the President’s List ...

Village, city officials address Kiwanis Club

Members of the Steubenville Kiwanis Club heard from guest speakers Mike Petrella, mayor of Wintersville, and Michael Adams, city manager of Weirton during their February meetings, to date. The speakers addressed the club by discussing their respective city’s current situations, along with ...

Senior club pauses at loss of two members

WEIRTON — Members of the International Senior Club met Feb. 10 at Undo’s restaurant in Weirton, with Patty Coppa leading those in attendance in prayer, followed by a blessing prior to a buffet meal and desserts. Coppa asked for a moment of silence for two of the club’s members who have died, including Pauline Tortis and Terry Mamula. Larry Purks then led in the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, after which “God Bless America” was sung. Liz Beecroft introduced guests Douglas and Shirley Kiraly. Secretary Rita Orler read the minutes from the December meeting and ...

Catholic Central gives to patients

During Catholic Schools Week, seventh- through 12th-grade students at Catholic Central High School collected items in support of those who are patients at the Tony Teramana Cancer Center. Students donated 50 comfort bags as their way of trying to bring hope and kindness into the lives of ...

Ohio Valley BPW experiences breathwork

FOLLANSBEE — During their January meeting of the Ohio Valley Business and Professional Women’s Club, members were treated to a breathwork experience on Main Street in Follansbee. Facilitator Lisa Mort explained to those in attendance how breathwork is conducted and how she became involved in the process. “Breathwork is all about nervous system regulation,” Mort explained, noting how just about everyone is in a “fight or flight” mode and trying to solve their problems with a nervous system that can not process them. “So instead, we start shifting our actions,” ...

Community news from around the area

Shrine club to hold breakfast WEIRTON — The Northern Panhandle Shrine Club will hold its all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Shine building, located at 1221 Rice Blvd. in Weirton. The event is open to the public, with all ages welcome. Breakfast will include pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage links. Beverages available will include coffee, orange juice, hot chocolate and hot tea. The cost, per breakfast, will be $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 through 12 and free for children 5 and younger. Lenten services set in Smithfield SMITHFIELD — ...