Tips for continuing cold weather

While the area continues to see temperatures fluctuating to degrees in the single digits this winter, a few winter safety awareness tips have been announced by area officials.

• Residents should make sure, if they haven’t already, to allow their faucets to drip slowly during the bitter cold in order to keep the pipes from freezing.

• Open the kitchen and bathroom sink cabinets to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing.

• Know where and how to shut off the main water supply in case of a ruptured pipe.

• Never use the stove, oven or grill to heat the house.

• Place space heaters on level, hard surfaces at least three feet from anything flammable and never leave unattended.

• Install carbon monoxide detectors in the home and quickly move to fresh air if the alarm sounds.

Evening Storytime planned

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library will hold an Evening Storytime with Miss Kim activity at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Children will enjoy the story “The Littlest Valentine,” make a craft, eat snacks and have fun.

Limited spaces are available. To register, call (304) 737-1551 or visit brookecountylibs.org/events.

Coffee and Connections set

WINTERSVILLE — The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Coffee and Connections event at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Center of Hope at Wintersville Methodist Church, located 702 Main St.

Hosted by the Ohio Valley Health Center, the monthly networking event will include breakfast and attendees giving a brief commercial about their business or organization and distribute business cards, brochures, coupons or promotions.

The cost is $20 per person with advanced registration or $25 for walk-ins the day of the event. To register, visit business.jeffersoncountychamber.com/events/Details/coffee-and-connections-1182068?sourceTypeId=Website.

Hilltop to hold fundraiser

FOLLANSBEE — The Hilltop Montessori School in Steubenville will host its largest fundraising event of the year on Valentine’s Day for those interested in attending and helping the educational facility.

Beginning at 6 p.m., the doors of the St. Francis Center, located at 805 Lee Road in Follansbee, will open for Mardi Gras 2026: A Valentine’s Spectacular event. The evening’s activities will run until 10 p.m. and are set to include New Orleans-style jazz, music for dancing, food, an open bar, trivia game door prizes and opportunities to win at various drawings and auctions.

A 50/50 drawing can be entered online, with tickets costing $5 each or five for $20. The winner does not need to be present. All ticket sales sold before the night of the event will be entered. To purchase tickets, visit checkout.square.site/merchant/Y0X8WTBG4PW09/checkout/GB2PANIKAMK5GP3MXEUKQIIM.

To purchase tickets for the event, the cost will be $75 for a single ticket or $140 for couples tickets. Orders can be placed at hilltopchildrenshouse.org/mardigras/#tickets.

Sponsorships are being accepted as well and include signage at the event and an announcement of appreciation. E-mail tom@hilltopchildrenshouse.org to become a sponsor.

Class of ’59 luncheon planned

STEUBENVILLE — The Steubenville High School Class of ’59 held its monthly luncheon on Jan. 14. There were 13 people in attendance. Norina Eroshevich provided the blessing, after which those in attendance congratulated former Steubenville Mayor Jerry Barilla on his retirement. Barilla represented the class and the city well, classmates stated.

Well wishes were extended to Sally Wilson, Patty Milosevich and George Milosevich. A birthday cake, provided by Paul and Marliese Brandt, was served to guests and happy birthday was sung to Paul Brandt and and those who have a birthday in January.

The Class of ’59 will hold its next luncheon Wednesday. To make a reservation, contact Eroshevich at (740) 219-2234. All are welcome to attend.

McDonald’s opening 24 hours

WEIRTON — As the Weirton Sheetz plans to close its doors for a six-month period, beginning this month, the Weirton McDonald’s restaurant on Three Springs Drive and Potomac Avenue has announced it is extending its hours of operation.

The business will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, according to officials. The restaurant has added four new positions, and is looking to fill 20 additional crew member roles before the end of March due to the added hours.

“We are aware of the needs for our local community,” said Trey Locke, McDonald’s owner and operator. “We decided it was important to fill the void by increasing hours and providing additional job opportunities in the community.”

Employment at McDonald’s provides access to the Archways to Opportunity program. Since 2015, employees at participating restaurant locations can work toward a college degree and earn tuition assistance as well.

Retirees to meet

STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville City Schools retirees began the new year by having lunch Jan. 8 at 7 Ranges Entertainment. Get-well cards were signed for those with health problems. The next luncheon will be held at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Ville, located inside the Fort Steuben Mall. No reservations are required. Anyone who would like to receive a call or text message as a reminder of the event can reach out to Linda Holub to get on the list, organizers noted.