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Fort Henry Days returns to Oglebay for Labor Day weekend

WHEELING — Local history comes alive once again at Oglebay Park as Fort Henry Days returns as part of a full slate of activities and events taking place in conjunction with the holiday weekend celebration. The public is invited to experience 18th-century life on the frontier when Fort Henry ...

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, ...