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Pope Leo XIV marks Steubenville conference milestone with video address

STEUBENVILLE — Thousands of Catholic teens attending the 50th anniversary season of the Steubenville Youth Conferences received an unexpected greeting this week when Pope Leo XIV appeared on screen with a special message encouraging them to seek authentic peace, perfect joy and God's call for their lives. The recorded eight-minute video debuted June 19 before young people gathered at Franciscan University of Steubenville and satellite conference locations in Denver, Dallas and Orlando. It will be shown throughout the summer to more than 43,000 participants attending Steubenville Youth ...

No clear plan yet for Fort Steuben Mall repairs, city says

STEUBENVILLE — If the Fort Steuben Mall’s owner has a professionally developed plan to bring it up to building and fire code standards, he’s not saying. City Manager Mike Johnson told council Tuesday he hasn’t heard from the ownership group, Total Finance, in weeks. “Our building inspectors are going out tomorrow to see if anything’s been done,” Johnson said. “(But) we haven’t heard from the mall owner or their representatives in weeks, and I think our next fire inspection is (around) June 30.” Building inspectors had originally given the owner until May 27 to have ...

Participants still sought for Weirton Independence Day parade

WEIRTON – With the Independence Day holiday fast approaching, organizers of Weirton's Fourth of July parade are issuing a reminder to those who may be interested in taking part. Set to follow its traditional route along the city's Main Street, this year's parade will take place at 5 p.m., ...

Three departing Hancock County Schools board members offer thanks

NEW CUMBERLAND — While the operations of the Hancock County Board of Education have been different in recent months, the board itself also will look a bit different in the coming weeks. Monday served as the final meeting of the county Board of Education in its current configuration, with ...

Brooke board honors outgoing president Pauls

WELLSBURG — Members of the Brooke County Board of Education thanked their longtime president for his dedication to the district during Monday's meeting. "Your leadership, commitment and unwavering support for the students, staff members and community have made a lasting impact on public ...

FUTURE LEADERSHIP

Contributed Members of Weirton Rotary recently heard from two local high school sophomores who participated in this year's Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar at Glenville State University. Alea White from Weir High and Parker Comm from Oak Glen High were among this year's participants, ...