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Taming kindergarten first-day jitters

Kindergarten may be a child’s introduction to formal schooling. Although many families send their children to pre-K programs, it’s not a necessity. Kindergarten, particularly full-day sessions, will set the course of formal schooling for years to come. USAFacts.com says between 3.5 to ...

Wellsburg council weighs economic development spending

WELLSBURG — Wellsburg Council will need to amend its budget following a recent decision to rejoin the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle, while another proposal could provide additional funding for economic development in the community. On July 28, council voted 4-3 to ...

After 155 years, Jefferson County Fair still going strong

SMITHFIELD — Fair week officially kicks off Monday in Jefferson County, though several pre-opening activities are on tap over the weekend. The fair, now in its 155th year, brings a full week of live music, livestock shows, dance and cheerleading competitions, tractor pulls, a “Baby Beautiful” competition and more to the Jefferson County fairgrounds at Friendship Park, 1505 Friendship Park Road, Smithfield. “We’re all pretty excited about it,” Secretary Crystal Conaway said Tuesday. “We’re joining with everyone else and celebrating 250 years of American freedom. We have ...

Weirton Peach Festival moves to new location for this year

WEIRTON — While it won’t be held at its traditional location, a favorite summer event will continue this year as the Weirton Peach Festival moves to the Masonic Temple. The festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Masonic Temple, 1350 Knights Road, Weirton. The ...

Olney Friends School celebrates 150 Years at Barnesville campus

BARNESVILLE -- It's almost time for classes to start, but it isn't too late to enroll in a school like no other. Olney Friends School, located at the edge of Barnesville, is a place where high school students from all across the country and around the world learn and grow together. Its ...

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Steel Valley Regional Transit Authority to meet STEUBENVILLE — The Steel Valley Regional Transit Authority will hold its regular board meeting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Robert J. Cutri Modal Center in Steubenville. JVS board to meet Tuesday BLOOMINGDALE — The Jefferson County Joint Vocational School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, in the boardroom at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, 1509 County Highway 22A. Edison announces 2026-27 meal prices Edison announces 2026-27 meal prices HAMMONDSVILLE — ...