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First Fridays set to return

STEUBENVILLE — Ask Marc Barnes why First Fridays on Fourth Street continues to be a successful event and he will give you a simple answer: It's something that the city really wants. "It has become a system," said Barnes while discussing the monthly street festival that returns Friday night. "Over the years, we have been able to develop solid relationships with people who see the value of it and contribute with their own little part to the festival. It's the guy who brings the porta johns, the person who runs the sound, the businesses on Fourth Street and the sponsors." Barnes is ...

Take Me Out to Community Night: Pirates Trip Returns to PNC Park

STEUBENVILLE — Baseball, more than any other sport, has been built on tradition. From the anticipation leading up to opening day, to families and friends gathering around a radio or television on a warm summer night to watch a game, to fans diving deep into the statistics of their favorite ...

Weirton Senior Center builds community and connection

WEIRTON — Since 1992, the Greater Weirton Senior Center has provided activities, friendship, meals and more for the community’s older residents. “It’s like a second home for many people,” board member Joann Shorac said. Offering “smiles, laughter, and friendship,” the Senior ...

New America250 mural unveiled in Weirton

WEIRTON — New artwork is now on display in downtown Weirton as part of a statewide program celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday. Hancock County’s mural, created through the West Virginia America250 Mural Program, was unveiled Thursday afternoon on the south wall of 3246 Main ...

A colorful display

Craig Howell The Top of West Virginia Arts Council welcomed guests to the Summit Art Gallery in Weirton, Tuesday, for the opening reception of “Colors in Motion,” a new exhibit featuring the artistic works of students from six area middle schools. Art by youth attending Brooke, Madonna, ...

Local Students Dive Into STEM and Arts at Disney and Universal

Contributed Nineteen students from St. Paul School and Madonna High School traveled to Orlando, Fla., for their spring break. For the second year in a row, students and their leaders participated in behind the science STEM and ART workshops at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios with the ...