JCRTA to meet

WINTERSVILLE — The Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association will meet Nov. 18 at the Wintersville Methodist Church, located at the corner of Main Street and Fernwood Road.

The business meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. Luncheon reservations are due to Gina Judy by Tuesday. The cost is $15. June Logan from ORTA will update members and install JCRTA officers for the 2026-27 term. The Indian Creek choir will perform for membership in attendance. Those attending are asked to wear their school colors from the school at which they taught. The community service project for November will be helping the Urban Mission Ministries fill stockings with personal hygiene items for teenagers.

All current teachers and retirees are encouraged to attend.

Veterans breakfast planned

STEUBENVILLE — Harding Middle School will host more than 100 veterans during breakfast in recognition of Veterans Day, on Nov. 11.

Officials announced students from the LEO Club, sponsored by the Lions Club, along with others, will share breakfast with veterans to learn about their time in the service with the United States military.

Veterans attending the event have served during World War II, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The national anthem will be sung by the Harding jazz choir, featuring a military medley played by veteran Valerie Stewart.

This will be the ninth year for the event and held inside the school’s gymnasium.