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‘Mission Possible’ for King’s dream

STEUBENVILLE — A hush fell over the sanctuary as people from all corners of the community came together under one roof Sunday evening. It was a quiet that is not at all about silence, but about sharing for a few hours those things which divide us. As winter whipped through the night air, ...

Carbon monoxide blamed for deaths of Franciscan University students

STEUBENVILLE — The two Franciscan University of Steubenville students whose bodies were found outside a residence hall Monday died of carbon monoxide poisoning, the Jefferson County coroner's office reported Tuesday. The bodies of Luke Reimer, 20, of Indian Shores, Fla., and Mary Mich of ...

Remembering MLK Jr. in Weirton

WEIRTON — On the day set aside to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Weirton residents gathered to remember not only elements of his life, but the events surrounding his death. On stage at the Dunbar Recreation Center Monday, the Wayward Saints theatrical troupe showcased their latest ...

Sycamore MLK effort included food distribution for those in need

STEUBENVILLE — Many gathered at the Sycamore Youth Center on Saturday to hear how the life of slain civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is still making an impact while following his example of community service. About 30 adults and youth volunteered to pack food to be ...

Preparations for Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend begin

WHEELING — The arctic blast of cold temperatures the Ohio Valley has dealt with over the last few days may push ideas of summer fun to the back burner, but that hasn’t stopped organizers for the annual Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend presented by WVU Medicine from getting ready for an ...