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Wellsburg celebrates Independence Day with races, music, fireworks and more

WELLSBURG – The community capped off a week of events in celebration of Independence Day, over the weekend, with a parade, fireworks, and the return of one of Wellsburg’s traditional holiday events. Saturday morning’s festivities kicked off with an opening ceremony featuring members of ...

Chester celebrates completion of Rock Springs Park mural

  CHESTER – Hancock County now has a piece of public art commemorating an amusement park which entertained generations of area residents. Saturday morning, during Chester’s Independence Day festivities, area residents joined members of the Montani Outreach Movement and artist Kyle ...

Richmond celebrates nation’s 250th by unearthing part of the past

RICHMOND — The opening of a time capsule established in 1976 and a dedication in memory of a community-minded icon were highlights of a special celebration held June 28 at Richmond Park in observance of the nation's 250th anniversary. The Richmond Lions Club, in partnership with the ...

Disputed State Route 213 work sparks payment standoff

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners balked Thursday at approving payment for two subcontractors who performed work tied to a water line relocation on State Route 213 that officials said was not authorized, not advertised for bids and lacked a designated funding source. After the request was entered into the official record, commissioners Tony Morelli and Eric Timmons said they were unaware the contractors, Ron Holmes and TS Electric, had performed any work on the project. They also noted County Auditor E.J. Conn had previously warned them not to approve invoices tied to ...

Aim Women’s Center hosts baby shower for three expectant mothers

STEUBENVILLE — Expectant mothers look forward to celebrating the impending birth of their children with a traditional baby shower, bursting with friends, family, food, gifts, games and goodwill. But for the clients who attend Aim Women's Center, that kind of a baby shower is often a fantasy. ...

No newspaper Saturday; have a happy Fourth!

As we join together this weekend to celebrate America's 250th birthday, please note that today's newspaper serves as our expanded weekend edition, as the Fourth of July falls on a Saturday. While there won't be a printed newspaper on Saturday, our reporters will be working to cover the ...