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JVSBOE covers a lot of ground during their brief session

BLOOMINGDALE — The Jefferson County Joint Vocational School Board of Education covered plenty of ground during their brief session Tuesday. Superintendent Ted Gorman said he had returned from the New and Aspiring Superintendents Academy conference in Zanesville that day, which he said ...

WLU aquatic center now open

WHEELING — West Liberty University wants to be the top university in the nation for the study and conservation of crayfish and spotted turtles while attracting additional students to “The Hilltop.” School officials were joined Thursday by many students and supporters for the ribbon ...

Brief

Road closure extended STEUBENVILLE — The closure of County Road 29 (McLister Road, near McLister Ave) has been extended to 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, the Jefferson County Engineers Department has announced. There will be no through traffic during that time.

NEW AT THE LIBRARY

New books available at the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County include: Fiction • Welcome to the Honey B&B by Melody Carlson — With a moody teenager in tow, Jewel Benedict returns to the family farm to help her aging parents. Turning the old farmhouse into a charming ...

BOOKMOBILE

Here is this week’s schedule for the Bookmobile operated by the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County: Today 11 a.m.-noon — Prime Time, Lovers Lane 2-3 p.m. — North End Neighborhood 3-4 p.m. — South End Neighborhood 5:30 p.m. — 7 Ranges Trunk or Treat ...

Big Red students encouraged to serve others

STEUBENVILLE — The value of serving others, to the community and to one's self, was stressed during a special program held Friday at Steubenville High School. Each year, the school's Key Club holds an Honor America assembly that stresses the positive impact each person can make in his or ...