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Hookstown Memorial Day Car Cruise set for fairgrounds HOOKSTOWN, Pa. — The Hookstown Grange will hold its annual Memorial Day Car Cruise from noon to 3 p.m. Monday at the Hookstown Fairgrounds. Dash plaques will be given to the first 75 participants. The event will feature a 50-50 drawing and giveaways every 30 minutes. Food and T-shirts will be available. Those planning to attend are reminded that the Memorial Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. and the road will reopen at noon. Sponsored by Southside Garage, the event will feature free parking and admission. For information, call ...

Sermon topics

• Bell Chapel UMC: "Encounters with Jesus: Afraid of Getting Cleaned Up?” • Cadiz Presbyterian Church: "Pentecost Sunday: Peace Be With You" • Cove Presbyterian Church: "When the Holy Spirit Comes" • Finley Church: 10:45 a.m., "Becoming Powerful;" 6 p.m., "Prayer" • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): "Peace be with You" • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: "Parakletos" • Memorial Baptist Church: "The Sleeping Giant" • St. Paul's Church: "Pentecost" • Starkdale Presbyterian Church, Wintersville: "Another Counselor" • Two Ridges ...

Women’s golf results

Monday Night Ladies League HOOKSTOWN, Pa. — The Monday Night Ladies League played at Ponderosa Golf Course in Hookstown on May 11. The Play of the Day was Throw Out the Worst Two Holes. Brenda Hartley finished in first place, Tammy Koutsky in second place and Laura Froehlich in third place. Yuko Atwell took the prize for closest to the pin on second shot on hole No. 5. The low putts prize was split between Tammy Koutsky and Denise Augustine. On Monday, the ladies played the front nine at Ponderosa Golf Courses, and the Play of the Day was low gross. Yuko Atwell was the winner, ...

Allow His love to rule in our lives

In Luke 19:10, The Word of God declares: "The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." Do you remember the wrist bands from the 1960's and 70"s, that zealous young Christians wore on their wrists with the letters "WWJD"? Those letters stood for "What Would Jesus Do". That fad has long since ceased to be used; but the simplicity and effectiveness of the truth still hopefully affects our faith walk. I think about that sometimes when I run into a problem, or hear a fellow believer going through some challenging trials. Then I simply pause and ask myself : WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? ...

Pond clinic to offer hands-on learning

HAMMONDSVILLE — Ohio State University Extension, in partnership with the Jefferson and Harrison Soil and Water Conservation Districts, will host a pond clinic from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 18 at 7082 county Road 53. This field-based program is designed for landowners and community members interested in improving pond management for wildlife habitat and recreation. Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from natural resource professionals while exploring a local pond setting. Topics covered during the clinic will include: • Identification and management of native ...

It’s still Hockey Night for Nailers

WHEELING — Nailers fever is spreading quickly throughout the Ohio Valley, and it’s a condition local hockey fans hope sticks around a while longer. The Wheeling Nailers have reached the ECHL Kelly Cup Eastern Conference Finals, beginning a best-of-seven series Friday night against the ...