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Toronto group seeks flag support

TORONTO — The volunteer members of the Toronto Beautification Committee take pride in making the Gem City look nice. They work at various times of the year to plant flowers and groom shrubs at various sites throughout the city including the north and south entrances, the gazebo area and Liberty square as well as several other areas. Exposed to the elements daily, the flags must be replaced about every other year, and the group is seeking donations to help them do that, according to Mary Beth Robertson, who coordinates the group's flag fund. "People are very receptive to ...

Weirton Christmas contests seeking entries

WEIRTON – We may still be in the midst of the spooky season, but the Weirton Festival Committee already is looking forward to Christmas. As it prepares for the annual Weirton Christmas on Main Street, committee members are, once again, seeking entries for their two traditional, holiday ...

Quick takes

•••HEADSHOT PIERCE JOINS CEDAR ONE: Emme Pierce is a Steubenville native who is proud to serve the community she calls home. A 2025 graduate of Steubenville Big Red, Pierce earned her associate degree in education at Belmont College while in high school before pursuing her real ...

Credit unions share affordability agenda

STEUBENVILLE — No matter where you turn these days, it's very likely you will face a question about affordability. From the price of food to the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel, the rising cost of living seems to take center stage on a daily basis. While there are no easy answers, there ...

Teeing off

Craig Howell Bob and Travis Bolner, and the staff of Hosel Rockets Golf Center, celebrated the grand opening of their business Thursday, welcoming members of the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Weirton, and other guests. Locally owned, Hosel Rockets is located at 243 Three ...

DAR recognizes first responders

WEIRTON — The Fort Steuben Chapter DAR met Sept. 12 at Gio's restaurant. The meeting was called to order by Regent Janet Rymer at noon. Chapter members held a special service project in honor of the 25 years since the first responders risked their lives running into the smoke-filled ...