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Franciscan University honors alumni

STEUBENVILLE — Katie (Irvin) Herrmann and John DuBois might have graduated from the Franciscan University of Steubenville 34 years apart from each other, but the lessons they learned continue to play important roles in their lives. Herrmann, a 2018 graduate and a practicing attorney in ...

‘Discovery Garden’ at McKinley a place where learning can grow

STEUBENVILLE — Students at McKinley STEM Academy will have the chance to study in an outdoor learning center and preserve the memory of a beloved teacher thanks to a new project announced Tuesday. "Our vision is to create a space where learning can move beyond the walls of our classroom," ...

UPMC ‘fully committed’ to continuing Prime Time program, Jefferson Commissioners say

STEUBENVILLE — UPMC representatives told the Jefferson County Commissioners Thursday that continuing the Prime Time program is one of their priorities as they take the reins at Trinity Health System next week. Executive Vice President Joel Yuhas said they’re excited about the “investments in this community” that lie ahead as Trinity officially becomes the 46th hospital to join the UPMC network. UPMC officials have told commssioners they are “fully committed” to preserving and strengthening Prime Time “because we know local seniors rely on its services, particularly meals ...

Area groups join forces to help Save A Life

WEIRTON – What started as a small pilot program in West Virginia, with an important message, has quickly spread across the nation. Organizations throughout the United States, including six in the Northern Panhandle, joined forces Thursday in observance of Save A Life Day, established as a ...

Brooke County school board seeks to fill vacancy

WELLSBURG – The Brooke County Board of Education has begun the process of seeking a new member following the recent death of Antoinette Perkins. Perkins died Sept. 14 at the age of 75. In July, she began her 10th year as a member of the board of education and was selected to lead it as the board president. The school board met in special session Wednesday night, where Dr. Robert Marks was approved to fill the president role, with Kristin Newton approved to serve as vice president. The board also agreed to accept letters of interest from individuals interested in an appointment to ...

Scholarship winner to perform

WHEELING — The Thursday Music Club will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Char House on the Boulevard in Bethlehem. Entertainment for the meeting will be provided by Mason Stoll, winner of the Gretchen McKee Scholarship at West Liberty University. Stoll is a senior music education major at West Liberty University. Since 2023, he has studied voice with Linda Cowan. In 2025, he was a semifinalist in the upper-division musical theater category for the Tri-State Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. The following year, he traveled to receive second place in the ...