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St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Weirton facing closure

WEIRTON — The nearly 80-year history of St. Thomas Episcopal Church could be coming to an end. Members of the church, located at 300 Three Springs Drive in Weirton, were recently notified of plans by the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia to close the congregation, which has served the ...

Wednesdays in Wintersville goes back to school

WINTERSVILLE — Among the popular attractions at each month's Wednesdays in Wintersville is the food contest. Always built around the monthly theme, the August event, which is titled "Back-to-School," is calling on contestants to do their best work with peanut butter and jelly. "It's ...

Amsterdam flea market offers vendors, raffles and community fun

AMSTERSDAM – The Rogers Park Flea Market is set for Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a full day of vendors, food, raffles and activities planned for the community. Organizers are seeking volunteers to assist with traffic, ticket sales and keeping the park tidy. Donations of basketballs, pop and water also are being accepted for the community. Brianna Whitehead will offer $5 nail trims near the dog park for those bringing their dogs to the event. A lineup of food trucks and drink vendors will be on hand, and organizers also are hoping to find a local produce grower interested in ...

Award-winning Italian film has local tie

STEUBENVILLE — When Carmine Pate talks about his father, he proudly points to the numerous movie roles he has had during a career in the film industry that has spanned more than 50 years. “He got his first break in films when he was cast in the early 1970s in a film called ‘The ...

Rock around the block

Craig Howell It was a night of live music, food, friends, and fun in Wellsburg Friday night, as the Wellsburg Urban Renewal Authority hosted its Block Party event on Charles Street near the city’s Town Square. Friday’s event featured live music by Shawn Villamagna, food from Taters Food ...

Summer music

Ross Gallabrese Megan Paullet brought her powerhouse vocals to the Berkman Amphitheater stage Thursday as the Fort Steuben Summer Concert Series continued. She was the opening act for an evening that included Aftermath. The series of free concerts will continue the next two Thursdays with ...