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History center to host book launch

PITTSBURGH — Discover the life and work of pioneering industrial landscape artist Aaron Gorson from author and philanthropist Maxwell King as he shares insights from his new book, "Fire in the Night Sky: The Steel Mill Paintings of Aaron Gorson," from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 during a ...

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Port authority sets special meeting STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Port Authority will hold a special meeting of the board of directors at 4 p.m. today in the community room on the second floor of the Jefferson County Tower Building. The meeting will be to consider entering into a consulting agreement with a third-party real estate advisory firm to assist the port authority in connection with plans to develop, acquire or lease real property. Cross Creek trustees to meet WINTERSVILLE — Because of the Labor Day holiday, the Cross Creek Township Trustees have moved their ...

Steubenville Kiwanis rose sale continues 60-year tradition

STEUBENVILLE — The Steubenville Kiwanis Club is in the middle of what has been its biggest fundraising event of the year, and members are seeking the continued support of the community. A tradition of more than 60 years, the club’s annual rose sale is underway. Roses are $20 a dozen and ...

Brooke County developing foster program for animal shelter

WELLSBURG — Citing concerns about overcrowding and a desire to improve visibility, Brooke County officials are drafting plans to implement a foster program at the county animal shelter. Prosecuting Attorney Allison Cowden, during Tuesday’s meeting of the Brooke County Commission, ...

Meet kittens, make a craft

Library, humane society to dedicate new kitten adoption center STEUBENVILLE — The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County, Friends of PLSJ and the Jefferson County Humane Society will celebrate their community collaboration with a ribbon-cutting and dedication of a new kitten ...

Commissioners award courthouse fire alarm contract

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners awarded the contract to replace the courthouse’s outdated fire alarm system to Fort Steuben Maintenance. Fort Steuben bid $349,500 for the contract, the “lowest qualified, responsible bid received,” McKinley Engineering Associate Project Manager Christian Rivera said. Rivera previously told commissioners the project will be a “full replacement” and should be completed by February. Rivera recommended commissioners approve and award the contract, confirm available funding and receipt of the remaining required pre-contract ...