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History in the Hills: Soldiers of the fort

I love our past. Looking back and seeing what our area was like in history is something I do quite often. I am fortunate to be able to do this in my position at Historic Fort Steuben. I know I am a little biased, but we are fortunate to have this museum right here in our backyard that explores the history of our early years. I am often astonished that these local history places, like Fort Steuben, can exist because almost all the time these smaller history organizations were founded by very devoted volunteers who gave so much because they believed in the work that they did. These ...

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Craig Howell Brooke County Commissioner Christina White, left, and Brooke County Animal Shelter Assistant Director Abbie Pelletier hold two puppies currently available for adoption through the animal shelter. The puppies are part of a litter of seven born on July 4. If you would like to learn ...

Hancock prosecutor offers thoughts on use of opioid funds

NEW CUMBERLAND – While no longer providing legal counsel to Hancock County commissioners in relation to negotiations over one planned disbursement of the county's opioid funds, County Prosecutor Steven Dragisich wants to make certain commissioners know where his office stands. On Aug. 14, ...

Sermon topics

• Bell Chapel UMC: "Strange Nuggets: Jailed for Jesus?" • Cove Presbyterian Church: "Changing Relationships" • Finley Church: 10:45 a.m., "Winning by All Possible Means"; 6 p.m., people's praise night • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): "'Live' For Christ!" • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: "Shrewd Manager" • Memorial Baptist Church: "What Matters Most" • St. Paul's Church: "Check Up Time" • Two Ridges Presbyterian Church: "Fellowship – What is it?" • Wintersville Methodist Church: "Jesus' Parables of Priceless Treasure"

WEIRTON – The Summit Art Gallery will host an upcoming exhibition featuring the artwork of longtime Weirton resident Dr. Eli Dragisich, whose artistic journey began decades ago with snow sculptures and has more recently evolved into a passion for painting. The exhibition will begin Tuesday, with an opening reception held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Summit Art Gallery, located within the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau at 243 Three Springs Drive, Suite 17, Weirton, and will remain on display until Sept. 28. The reception is open to the public, and there is no cost ...