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Weirton budget workshop canceled The City of Weirton Budget Workshop scheduled for Thursday, March 5, at 6 p.m. has been canceled. Water shutdown scheduled There is a scheduled water shutdown Thursday at the Sugar Grove Vault in Saline Township. This interruption will allow for the main line master meter to be replaced. Water will be off from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a 48-hour boil order for all customers in the affected area once service is restored. The following areas are in the shutdown area: SR 152 from Rice Lane to SR 152 / CR 68, CR 68 to TR 442, TR 250, TR 304 West ...

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OFAF scholarship available COLUMBUS — The Ohio Forestry Association Foundation announced they are accepting applications for the annual E.B. Miller Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to Ohio high school graduates pursuing an education at an approved university, college, junior college, or technical university that offers a forest resource curriculum. The initial gift to the scholarship fund was made in memory of E.B. Miller, a third-generation sawmill man and untiring promoter of Ohio’s forestry industry. In memorializing Miller with their gift to the OFAF ...

Young at heart

Second-grade pupils at Buckeye North Elementary School became young at heart as they dressed as centenarians to celebrate 100 days of school. Students Makenna Opic, left, and Maliyah Flaherty, wore their best attire, joining teacher Lucy Falls to mark the special occasion held Feb. 20. -- ...

JVS rescheduled blood drive a success

BLOOMINGDALE — Donors turned out at the Jefferson County Vocational School Feb 18 to give the gift of life. The school’s health technologies program teamed up once again with the American Red Cross to help boost a depleting blood supply. The school collected 44 viable units during its ...

Collage workshop

The Steubenville Art Association held a collage workshop in the meeting room of Historic Fort Steuben on Feb. 21, with Richmond resident and artist Gina Judy serving as instructor. Among those taking part in the class were, from left, front, Teresa Richmond, Jeana Parr and Tammy Rogers; and ...

Church seeks help expanding

HARRISVILLE — The Harrisville Methodist Church, founded in 1844 by the Rev. William Carl as a Methodist Episcopal Church, announces plans for a major expansion of its current facility. Known for its Bible-based teaching, music and welcoming congregation, the church has continued to grow, with one member sharing, “On our first visit, we knew this is where we needed to be. The people are so friendly.” The congregation of 104 members averages a weekly worship attendance of 100 people, officials stated, noting Sunday worship is held at 11 a.m., with men’s and women’s Bible ...