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'Discovery Garden' at McKinley a place where learning can grow

STEUBENVILLE — Students at McKinley STEM Academy will have the chance to study in an outdoor learning center and preserve the memory of a beloved teacher thanks to a new project announced Tuesday. "Our vision is to create a space where learning can move beyond the walls of our classroom," ...

Marriages

The following marriage applications have been filed in Jefferson County: Gary John Kuntch and Katelynn Renee Torok, both of Rayland Joshua Troy Fancher of Toronto and Olivia Grace Farmer of Valley Grove, W.Va. Michael James Smith II and Bridget Nicole Beswick, both of Steubenville Stephen Andrew Bryant of Bear, Del., and Elizabeth Anne Clarke of Blaine, Minn. Tyler Michael Corella and Emily Kate Bottegal, both of Steubenville David Joshua Miller of Richmond and Kacie Renee Vandeborne of Wintersville Eulis Ellsworth Allen of Wintersville and Kristin Marie Wolford of Elkins, ...

Brooke County school board seeks to fill vacancy

WELLSBURG – The Brooke County Board of Education has begun the process of seeking a new member following the recent death of Antoinette Perkins. Perkins died Sept. 14 at the age of 75. In July, she began her 10th year as a member of the board of education and was selected to lead it as the board president. The school board met in special session Wednesday night, where Dr. Robert Marks was approved to fill the president role, with Kristin Newton approved to serve as vice president. The board also agreed to accept letters of interest from individuals interested in an appointment to ...

Off to the races: Democratic candidates take part in event

FOLLANSBEE — Voters had an opportunity Thursday to meet some of the Democratic candidates seeking office in November's election, while enjoying a night at the "races." The Hancock County Democratic Executive Committee and Brooke County Democratic Executive Committee hosted a ...

Briefs

Weirton Council sets workshop WEIRTON – Weirton Council has scheduled a work session for 6 p.m., Tuesday, in Room 201 of the Weirton Municipal Building. The session will focuse on a “Proposed Amendment to Ordinance No. 2016,” which the agenda lists as focused on parking and storage of items in the grass or unimproved areas of any front, side or rear yard, or any exterior portion of a premises, including unimproved or “paper” alleyways. The workshop is open to the public.