FOLLANSBEE — Friends and colleagues of Antoinette Perkins are remembering her as a special person who was dedicated to her profession and students in Brooke County schools. "Antoinette was a valued and treasured teacher and educator. She led many student groups when she was a teacher," Dr. ...
STEUBENVILLE — Local leaders say the committee tasked with selecting a site for the National High School Football Hall of Fame will be hard-pressed to find a community that celebrates high school athletes, coaches and achievements more than Jefferson County. Steubenville is on the short list to be home to the National High School Football Hall of Fame, competing with Pittsburgh, Massillon and Valdosta, Ga., for the honor, Mayor Ralph Petrella says. At a Wednesday press conference, Petrella said he’s confident the community can pull together and make it happen. “What makes our bid ...
International Seniors meet WEIRTON — The International Senior Club met Sept. 8 at Undo's in Weirton. Mary Alice Myers led the prayer and blessing. Gene Viola led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by members singing "God Bless America." A buffet dinner and desserts were served. President Regina Truax welcomed the members and called the meeting to order. Rita Orler, secretary, read the minutes, and they were approved as read. Norma Henson, treasurer, gave the treasurer's report, which was approved and filed for audit. There was no new business to report, but members were thanked for ...
FOLLANSBEE – The Northern Panhandle has a lengthy history of business, from the trading of the early frontier and the rise of commerce by way of the Ohio River to the introduction of major manufacturing and a variety of family-owned operations. As a result, there also are several area ...
STEUBENVILLE — The city is an untapped market for craft beer, and that's something Andrew Sharples is looking to change. Sharples is the developer and owner of Oyo Brewing Co., and if the schedule holds, it's expected that Tri-State Area residents will be able to start enjoying locally ...
BPW sets political forum STEUBENVILLE — The Ohio Valley Business and Professional Women's Club will again be hosting a political forum event for candidates and issues in Jefferson County. It's an event that aligns with the club's mission to empower women through advocacy, education and information. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend to learn and make informed decisions when casting their ballots in the Nov. 3 election. The forum will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at Youngstown State University-Steubenville. After introductions, each candidate will be given ...
