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Italian American Cultural Committee meets

Members of the Italian American Cultural Committee enjoyed an evening at Scaffidi’s Restaurant and Tavern on Sept. 11. A meal featuring roast beef and Caprese salad was served. Members were shown how to prepare handmade fresh mozzarella cheese by fellow member Joe Marotta, who led the ...

Camera club announces competition results

WINTERSVILLE — The Upper Ohio Valley Camera Club held its annual competition Sept. 19 at Two Ridges Presbyterian Church in Wintersville. Judges included professional photographers Cindy Baxter, Larry Tackett and Garen DiBartolomeo. More than 260 photos were submitted to be judged in 16 ...

Brooke senior holds run to support drive

FOLLANSBEE — A Brooke High School senior got many area residents on their feet this summer to help the Bernie’s Kids toy drive. Johnna Lahita raised $3,338 for the cause through a 5K run/walk she held during Follansbee Community Days. Approximately 70 runners and walkers made their way ...

Community news from around the area

Weirton senior center to hold dance WEIRTON — The Weirton Senior Citizens Center, located at 3425 Main St., will hold its Halloween dance from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. The cost for admission is $5. Guests are asked to bring a covered dish. Music for the evening will be provided by Jack ...

Time to make the pumpkin rolls

Members of the St. Agnes Catholic Womans’ Club will be making their famous homemade pumpkin rolls through Oct. 18. The cost is $13. Gluten-free pumpkin rolls cost $16. Orders can be taken by phone until Oct. 18 by calling St. Agnes Hall at (740) 535-0098; Theresa Madden at (740) 346-5424; or ...

Teachers honored

Meghan Marshall and Tiffany Dobson, teachers at Bishop John King Mussio Junior High, received the Ohio Academy of Science’s Governor’s Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEM education and student research for their accomplishments during the 2022-23 school year. The school will receive ...