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Getting ready for school

Craig Howell Hundreds were at the Weirton Event Center Saturday for a Back-to-School Bash hosted by Jones Gym. Those attending were able to receive free backpacks and school supplies, along with volunteers from area businesses and medical offices providing access to free haircuts and hygiene ...

A peachy time in Weirton

Craig Howell Area residents were welcomed to the Masonic Temple in Weirton Saturday for the community’s annual Peach Festival, where they were able to partake in a variety of pies, cookies, and savory options, as well as the traditional peach shortcake. Proceeds from the event will benefit ...

Madonna community comes together

Craig Howell Alumni, students, family and neighbors gathered on the campus of Weirton Madonna High School Saturday for the annual Friends of Madonna Picnic. The event began with a 4 p.m. Mass at St. Joseph the Worker Church, followed by a three-on-three basketball tournament to benefit the ...

Student becomes teacher as Crawford joins JVS

BLOOMINGDALE — As Robert “Hank” Crawford steps into the welding lab at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, he is nearly transported back in time to his days as a student. This time, things are different because the student is now the teacher. Crawford is taking his place as the ...

Sycamore Center hosts Irish step dancing camp

STEUBENVILLE — The Sycamore Youth Center introduced area children to the rich tradition of Irish step dancing during its Irish Step Dancing Camp, held Monday through Friday. The camp met each day from 9 to 11 a.m. and concluded Friday with a recital, as campers showcased what they had ...

ODOT outlines Jefferson County ongoing construction projects

JEFFERSON COUNTY — Several Ohio Department of Transportation construction projects are expected to affect traffic in Jefferson County in the coming weeks and months. All work is weather permitting. Motorists can check OHGO.com for travel updates or follow ODOT District 11 on social media for the latest Jefferson County construction information. State Route 7 The SR 7 southbound on-ramp from Fourth Street in Toronto is closed as part of an 80-day slide repair project. The detour directs motorists northbound to the SR 152 exit before returning to SR 7 southbound. The project is ...