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JVS fall classes give community chance to learn, create

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BLOOMINGDALE — Registration is underway as adult special interest classes begin for the fall semester at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School. Director Emily Waggoner said a mixture of new and returning options are offered, from trade and industry to special interest courses. Phone registration continues Sept. 3, 8, 9 and 10, while online enrollment is available until Sept. 14. Programs will be available either for free or at a cost, and some may also require supplies. Space is limited. “We have quite a handful of new classes that we are offering this fall. Not only are we ...

Embezzlement suspect waives preliminary hearing in Hancock County

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NEW CUMBERLAND — A man accused of embezzling from a local youth sports organization will be heading to Circuit Court. David Andrew Brown, 54, of Chester, was scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Hancock County Magistrate Court Thursday morning before Magistrate Steve Svokas. Arrested in ...

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Police beat Steubenville Police Rummaging: A caller in the 1500 block of Ridge Avenue reported seeing an unknown male in two parked cars Sunday and said he also tried to snatch a fake plant from someone's porch. Police said the man told them, “he’d been sleeping in another vehicle and must have mistaken this vehicle for it.” He said he did not own a vehicle and had no idea whose vehicle he was in. The owner told police she did not know him and had not given him permission to go through her car. Police charged Timothy T. Morris, 30, no address, with vehicle trespass. Knock off: ...

One pint at a time, D’Anniballe gives back for 62 years

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STEUBENVILLE — Jeanne D’Anniballe has been donating blood for many decades. On Thursday, she reached a personal milestone. A pint D’Anniballe donated was the 120th she has given during the past 62 years. That works out to 15 gallons of blood. She said she never really set out to reach ...

Steubenville Art Association brings annual exhibit back to campus

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STEUBENVILLE — The exhibit presented by the Steubenville Art Association is returning to a familiar spot this year. Youngstown State University Steubenville has invited the organization to present its 77th annual exhibit at the school, officials said. Previously known as the spring exhibit, this year’s show will be held this month. Since it was founded in 1946, the SAA has presented this professional art show every year except for the two COVID-19 years and 2025, when its longtime venue was lost with the closing of Eastern Gateway Community College. Artists are excited about the ...

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Brooke County libraries announce September programs WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch have several activities planned in September. The Brooke County Public Library will host a West Virginia author book talk with state Sen. Ryan Weld at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, in the River Room. Weld will read excerpts from his book, "The Foundations of Wellsburg," discuss his writing journey and answer questions. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is required by calling 304-737-1551 or visiting brookecountylibs.org/events. The library ...