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Local businesses support Toronto seniors

TORONTO — The Toronto Senior Citizens group held its monthly meeting and annual fundraising program Aug. 21 at the Karaffa Recreation Center. This years’ theme was “Chinese.” Table decorations and costumes coincided with the theme, organizers noted. Chaplain Arlene Obertance-Rice gave ...

Art show depicts local area

“Classic Bustle,” a wedding photograph taken at Bethany College by local artist Gina Judy, was among the art hung at Historic Fort Steuben’s Visitor Center. The 55-piece Fine Art Photography Exhibit opened Wednesday and can be viewed through Sept. 24. The exhibit includes scenes, places ...

Community news from around the area

RSVP for Hancock retiree meeting NEW CUMBERLAND — Those who are interested in attending the next Hancock County Association of Retired School Employees meeting, which includes a salad luncheon at the Immaculate Conception Church on Ridge Avenue in New Cumberland, should make a reservation ...

Church sermon topics

The following churches have submitted their sermon titles for Sunday’s service. • Bell Chapel United Methodist Church, Steubenville: The 10 a.m. sermon will be “Work in Progress,” given by the Rev. Laura White. • Cove Presbyterian Church, Weirton: The 11 a.m. sermon will be ...

Little Miss Lion court

The Toronto Art Festival opened Aug. 30 with the Little Miss Lion ceremony, organized by the Toronto Lion’s Club. This year’s event received 22 applications from which five were selected at random during a club meeting. Contestants must have a Toronto address and be between the ages of 8 ...

DAR contest to celebrate 250 years

STEUBENVILLE — Details of the Junior American Citizens contest, sponsored by the Fort Steuben Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, have been announced. Karen Blanc, who serves as the chapter’s chairperson for the JAC committee, explained this year’s ...