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Fidelis Gamma enjoys antique items at August meeting

Community August 18, 2026

The Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators met at Eat ’n Park Restaurant in Weirton on Aug. 6, with co-presidents Ruth Fuller and Carolyn Allison officiating. Fifteen members attended. Fuller gave the welcome and Allison lit the memory candle. Chaplain Elaine McClung led members in the pledge, an inspirational reading, prayer and a blessing for the meal. Member Shirley Washam updated the group on the Southeast Region Conference. Allison and Fuller gave an update on the “Officers Executive 2026 report.” During the ...

Pull up to the window, please, for a glimpse of an American icon: The drive-thru

Community August 18, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Full disclosure: this should really be two tales. How better to pay tribute to the natural and perhaps inevitable combination of two distinctly American icons: fast food and cars? Those two massive sociological forces had already joined up, Voltron-style, early in the ...

Family legacy lives on at Jefferson County Fair

Local News August 18, 2026

SMITHFIELD — Monday's opening of the Jefferson County Fair took on a special meaning. The evening also marked the dedication of the Parkinson Show Arena at the Friendship Park fairgrounds. Dedicated in memory of John and Judee Parkinson, longtime fair participants and supporters, the ...

Daily Happenings

Daily Happenings August 18, 2026

Police Beat JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF Car torched: Two men are facing multiple charges after they allegedly were spotted carrying tools from a garage and tossing them out the window of a black Chevy Tahoe as they fled authorities Saturday on State Route 152 near Richmond. Sheriff’s deputies said the pair ended up in Carroll County, where they allegedly drove the vehicle over an embankment and then torched it. David R. Ash, 52, 13871 State Route 213, Irondale, and Ryan Guidos, 34, 13886 State Route 213, Irondale, are lodged in the Jefferson County jail pending charges, deputies said. ...

Briefs

Local News August 18, 2026

Market Street closure set STEUBENVILLE — Market Street between Fourth Street and Court Alley will be closed from 7 a.m. through 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, City Engineer Mike Dolak has announced. The closure is necessary to terminate old water service lines. Motorists are advised to allow extra time to reach their destination. Steubenville school board to meet STEUBENVLLE — The Steubenville City Board of Education will hold its regular August meeting at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. The meeting will be held at the administrative offices, 611 N. Fourth St. Retired ...

Sycamore fun camp offers week of learning, faith and fun

Community August 18, 2026

More than 100 area children took part in the 2026 Sycamore Summer Fun Camp, which concluded Friday after a week filled with hands-on learning, friendship, faith and fun at the Sycamore Youth Center. Campers attended the free program throughout the week, participating in a wide variety of ...