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Library announces upcoming events and activities for week of March 1-7

STEUBENVILLE — The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has announced its upcoming activities for the week of March 1-7. Main Library (740) 282-.9782 Adults: The Jimmy Z Trio will entertain with the sounds of jazz at 6 p.m. March 3, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. The Books on Tap Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. March 1 at the Hightower Brewing Co. Call to pick up a copy of the book and add your name to the discussion list. The Deep Dive Book Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. March 3 and March 17 to discuss “Matilda,” by Roald Dahl. Stop by to ...

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Sycamore to offer fishing class STEUBENVILLE — The Sycamore Youth Center is expanding its after-school offerings with a hands-on youth fishing program designed to teach outdoor skills, environmental stewardship and life lessons to local students. The program, led by Kwame Jones, will be offered free of charge from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Thursdays at the Sycamore Youth Center, located at 301 N. Fourth St. The first class begins today and is open to students in first through 12th grade. Jones said the program is designed to introduce children to the fundamentals of fishing, ...

Local dentistry adds technology

WELLSBURG — Almost Heaven Family Dentistry has announced the addition of the Eccovision Acoustic Diagnostic Imaging System, featuring the acoustic pharyngometer and acoustic rhinometer, for the official launch of its new dental sleep medicine program. This technology allows the practice to ...

Scout Sunday

Scouts and leaders of Scout Troop 334 attended Weirton’s Cove Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning in recognition of Scout Sunday. The church has served as the charter for Troop 334 for more than 75 years. In observance of the day, Scouts are encouraged to attend a religious service, with ...

Scouting emblem

Three members of Scout Troop 334 received their religious scouting emblem and knot during the Sunday Scout service held at Cove Presbyterian Church in Weirton. Those who received the God and Church Religious Emblem and knot included, from left, front, Paul Zuros, Liam Scott and Joseph Mendel; ...

Public library to host venue during America 250’s Ohio Goes to the Movies

STEUBENVILLE — The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County has announced it has been selected to serve as an official host venue during the Ohio Goes to the Movies signature event as part of America 250-Ohio. The library system presented its first of several events this year on Thursday at the Adena Library branch, joining communities in all 88 counties in celebrating Ohio’s impact on film. The event runs from February through October. “The library is excited to bring the community together through movies with this statewide celebration,“ stated Public Relations ...