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Top student readers turn pages into playtime for shelter animals

NEW MANCHESTER — The Hancock County Animal Shelter recently welcomed its first group of “Rescue Readers,” as top student readers from New Manchester Elementary School visited the facility recently for a hands-on educational and enrichment experience benefiting both students and shelter ...

Library program grows into something new

A new community resource is sprouting at the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County, where a seed library created in partnership with the Ohio State University Extension and local Master Gardeners is now available to the public. The seed library, located at the Main Library, ...

When life gives you lemons…

WEIRTON – A local youth has tapped into his entrepreneurial spirit to help take his family on a trip of his dreams. Seven-year-old John Provenzano, son of Adam and Amber Provenzano of Weirton, has been asking to visit the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., for some time. “He’s been ...

Indian Creek steps into state spotlight

WINTERSVILLE — Indian Creek High School is being spotlighted in a promotional effort by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission to recognize outstanding school facilities across the state. ICHS was among only 10 schools selected for a video production that is part of the OFCC's ...

New trustee joins foundation

WINTERSVILLE — Eric Hilty says he is ready to take on his next challenge. The Bloomingdale resident, who was elected as Jefferson County engineer in 2024, has been chosen as the newest trustee of the Charles M. and Thelma M. Pugliese Charitable Foundation. "I think it fits my ...

Wednesdays in Wintersville growing

WINTERSVILLE — This week’s Wednesdays in Wintersville will be special for a couple of reasons. First, on Wednesday the village will be celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday with a theme of Red, White & Boom. Second, the monthly street fair will continue on Thursday. That, according to Joel John, head of the volunteer committee that coordinates the event, could be a look at things to come. “We are doing a two-day event,” said John, the owner of Exquisite Creations by Joel on Main Street. “The exciting part is that we do not normally reschedule canceled events, but our ...