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History center plans 21+ Night PITTSBURGH — The Sen. John Heinz History Center will host its 28th-annual History Uncorked, Pittsburgh’s No. 1 party, from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. March 6. Visitors are invited to celebrate the “City of Champions” in style at the biggest 21+ party of the year, according to organizers. Inspired by the people, places and moments that define the Steel City, History Uncorked: Legendary is being presented by UPMC and the UPMC Health Plan. The event will feature entertainment and activities that bring first-round energy to this year’s party. History ...

Camera Club announces top finishers

WINTERSVILLE — The Upper Ohio Valley Camera Club held its February competition on Tuesday at Two Ridges Presbyterian Church, located at 1085 Canton Road in Wintersville. Those placing in the monthly category entitled “Icicles,” included, John Hanish, first place; Dave Rees, second ...

Harding Middle welcomes incoming students

STEUBENVILLE — Fourth-graders in the Steubenville City School District received a preview of what life will be like inside a middle school when they attended an orientation day at Harding Middle School. Harding hosted students from McKinley STEM and Wells Academies on Feb. 5 and welcomed ...

Flag raising

Fourth-graders Teagan Clark, left, and Legacy Wright, raised the American flag as part of the school’s morning routine at Buckeye North Elementary School. Students are trained to perform the task by Deb Gilchrist, chaplain of the Brilliant American Legion Post 573. Volunteers are selected to ...

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Founder’s Day at Bethany College BETHANY — Bethany College will hold its 186th Founder’s Day Convocation at 11 a.m. March 5 in Commencement Hall. The keynote speaker will be Kristine Culp, dean of the Disciples Divinity House and associate professor of theology at the University of Chicago. Founder’s Day celebrates the institution’s founding in 1840 and honors the legacy of founder Alexander Campbell. This year’s observance coincides with the 160th anniversary of Campbell’s death, adding historical depth to an already meaningful occasion, officials ...

Church sermon topics

The following churches have provided the topic titles for their Sunday services: • Bell Chapel United Methodist Church, Steubenville: The 10 a.m. sermon will be “Seven Last Words: The Challenge of Forgiveness.” • Cove Presbyterian Church, Weirton: The 11 a.m. sermon will be entitled “I Knew You Before,” given by Elder Bobby Jones. • Finley Church, Steubenville: The 10:45 a.m. sermon will be “A Burning Need.” The 6 p.m. service will be prayer. • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: “Knowing the Way,” from “The Upper Room Discourse,” Part 3. • St. ...