Budget hearing set for Wednesday

WINTERSVILLE — A public hearing regarding the 2026 budget of Seven Ranges Joint Fire District of Jefferson County will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The hearing will be held at the office of the board of trustees, located at the 911 Center, 300 Airport Road in Wintersville.

The Seven Ranges Joint Fire District will hold its regular meeting following the budget hearing at 7 p.m.

OV BPW to host summer social

STEUBENVILLE — A Lemoncello Summer Social will be hosted by the Ohio Valley Business and Professional Women beginning at 6 p.m. July 15 at Scaffidi’s Restaurant and Tavern, located at 350 S. Hollywood Blvd. in Steubenville.

The social will last until 7:30 p.m., according to organizers, who noted club members, guests and professional women throughout the Ohio Valley are invited to gather for an informal event that will involve a chance to “sip, snack and socialize” with one another. Participants will enjoy a relaxed evening outdoors on the restaurant’s patio, where light bites will be served and a cash bar will be available. Those attending are encouraged to bring a friend who will have an opportunity to connect with current members, learning of the group’s plans for the upcoming new meeting year.

“This is a great opportunity for professionals to unwind, meet new people and get a glimpse of the programs and initiatives OV BPW has in store,” stated the organization’s leaders.

The OV BPW is dedicated to promoting the interests of working women through networking, mentorship, advocacy and community engagement initiatives. For information or to register, contact BPW President Dee Kovach by e-mail at deekovach@att.net or visit lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hc63zzy/lp/e2df071d-836e-4415-a6d4-2e6e7d9157d5.

PERI to hold monthly meeting

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County unit of Public Employee Retirees Inc., will hold its monthly meeting at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday in the Fiesta Room of Froehlich’s Classic Corner, located at 501 Washington St. in Steubenville.

PERI, the only association representing the needs of OPERS members, fights for the best interests and protection of members’ pension and health care benefits. Officials noted PERI is not affiliated or in partnership with the group POP-5/Protecting Ohio Pensions.

Its membership is available to those who meet the following criteria:

• Regular membership — Membership is for OPERS members who have active, retired or disability status, with dues to be paid annually or as a one-time life payment.

• Associate membership — Membership is open to spouses of OPERS members who have active or retired status. For information, visit operi.org.

Community yard sale set

WINTERSVILLE — The Let’s Fight Together outreach event involving community and family yard sales, is scheduled to take place at 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday at 1050 Bantam Ridge Road in Wintersville.

Drawings will take place throughout the day, including a 50/50 drawing for Warriors for Willy.

Tickets will be sold to win a Taurus firearm and bullets. There will be jerky sold for the Let’s Fight Together initiative as well, according to organizers.

Participants will set up various merchandise for sale, including antiques, tools, dishes, furniture, miscellaneous items, homemade decorations and wreaths.

Museum to hold ice cream social

TORONTO — In observance of National Ice Cream Day, the Historical Society of Toronto will hold an ice cream social from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. July 20 at its Main Street Museum, located inside the Karaffa Recreation Center on Dennis Way.

During the social, the museum will have quilts and works of needlepoint on display,. Their stories are connected to the city and will be shared with guests.

Edison FFA seeks vendors

RICHMOND — Members of the Edison High School FFA Chapter are looking to expand the club’s reach in the community by seeking local vendors who would be interested in taking part in the chapter’s future events.

According to co-adviser Kristen Truex, the student organization wants to offer the community a farmer’s market, among other venues.

“We’re looking for vendors for a farmers market,” Truex announced. “They can include crafters and homemade items.” She noted these activities could occur during the late summer or early fall, adding additional information will be announced once the dates and events are set.

Truex explained FFA Sentinel Sydney Newbern created the farmers market concept, and other members are brainstorming ideas for events. She said the FFA previously held a farmers market in the school’s parking lot, and believes that will be a good site to hold one again later this year.

“We’ve been discussing ideas and that was one we wanted to get started,” Truex stated. “We also want to do a tractor show in the future, after someone suggested we bring it back.”

The Classic Tractor Show and Car Cruise-in was held for more than a decade but was shelved during COVID, officials exclaimed. It was a popular activity that drew many visitors and is one the FFA hopes to hold again. Plans are in the works for a Fall Fest Community Day, which features a dunk tank and chili cook-off contest.

“The chili cook-off went well in October, and we plan to do it again,” Truex commented.

For information or if interested in becoming a vendor during FFA events, contact Truex at Kristen.truex@edisonwildcats.org.