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A foundation in Jesus

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I remember being a young man in grade school (and all the way through high school if we are honest), making doodles and drawings all over my schoolwork. I would try to do the assignment, but if I struggled or got bored, I would often start drawing little cartoons or images I would see on album covers or other places in popular culture on the pages instead of the work assigned. Maybe I did it in hopes that I would receive a passing grade thanks to the amusement created by my drawings, or maybe I just didn’t care enough about school to begin with. At that time when you looked at my ...

Future Leaders

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Contributed Members of the inaugural Weirton Youth Council were recognized for their service during a graduation reception held in the Weirton Room of the Millsop Community Center Monday night. The City of Weirton initiated the Youth Council in September as a pilot program, open to youth in ...

Hearing loss can affect balance

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WINTERSVILLE — Hearing loss can affect a person in ways that go beyond simply being able to understand what other people are saying, area professionals say. “Even if there are no obvious signs of hearing loss, or maybe you are experiencing trouble communicating, tinnitus in the ear or difficulty hearing noises, we can start putting these links together. If you have a higher risk of falling, or if you have noticed a friend or family member's walking speed has slowed, then a hearing test is so important,” said Dr. Lauren Rollo-Juchno. Rollo-Juchno, an audiologist based in ...

First Fridays on Fourth

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Ross Gallabrese Members of Williamson Branch, an award-winning family bluegrass band, performed at Leonardo's Outdoor Stage during First Fridays on Fourth Street in Steubenville. This edition of the monthly street fair carried a tiki theme, and featured a wide variety of entertainment and ...

Voice of Valor: Clark's life shaped by service and second chances

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WHEELING — Nearly 40 years ago, Chuck Clark was a “shy, insecure” youth attending Bellaire High School when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Clark, 55, of Shadyside, said he matured and learned much during a military career that lasted from 1989 to 2009. During that time, he served as an ...

Fund transfer to assist with Weirton paving schedule

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WEIRTON — Weirton Council will be asked to transfer funds from its investment account to assist with the alignment of its municipal street paving program. The city's Finance Committee on Friday morning recommended council approve a resolution authorizing the transfer of $1.5 million from ...