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Chamber to hold Burger Bash STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its Burger Bash and Cornhole Tournament from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 5 at 185 Franciscan Square. Tickets are $30 each and includes one meal, two drink tickets and endless fun, according to ...

AHEPA donates

The Order of AHEPA Hancock Chapter No. 103 presented donations to three local nonprofits in the hopes of helping the community. President James Antoniou authorized donations be made to the Weirton Salvation Army, the Community Bread Basket and the Weirton Christian Center. Salvation Army Major ...

Garden transforming hearts of students

STEUBENVILLE — Every Friday morning during this summer, a group of dedicated young gardeners gather at the Sycamore Gardening Camp between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. They become involved in a hands-on program that teaches how to plant, nurture and harvest fresh produce. And it is all for the sake of ...

Firefighters speak to Toronto Seniors group

TORONTO — Members of the Toronto Senior Citizens met at the Karaffa Recreation Center July 17 for their monthly meeting. Chaplain Arlene Obertance-Rice provided the blessing before a catered dinner consisting of chicken tenders, baked beans, potato salad and dessert. Toronto firefighters ...

Community news from around the area

Weirton museum to welcome author WEIRTON –– The Weirton Area Museum will welcome novelist Dan E. Hobbs at 11 a.m. Saturday. Hobbs is the author of “Cleave America, Patriot Flames 1774,” written in 2022, and “Cleave America, the Continental Divide 1802,” written in 2024. He has ...

Summer Block Party set for Aug. 8

STEUBENVILLE — Get ready for a fun-filled summer evening Aug. 8, as the Sycamore Youth Center and Aim Women’s Center co-host their annual Summer Block Party. The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the green space next to the Aim center, located at the corner of North and Fifth ...