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First Fridays on Fourth

Ross Gallabrese Members of Williamson Branch, an award-winning family bluegrass band, performed at Leonardo's Outdoor Stage during First Fridays on Fourth Street in Steubenville. This edition of the monthly street fair carried a tiki theme, and featured a wide variety of entertainment and ...

Voice of Valor: Clark's life shaped by service and second chances

WHEELING — Nearly 40 years ago, Chuck Clark was a “shy, insecure” youth attending Bellaire High School when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Clark, 55, of Shadyside, said he matured and learned much during a military career that lasted from 1989 to 2009. During that time, he served as an ...

Fund transfer to assist with Weirton paving schedule

WEIRTON — Weirton Council will be asked to transfer funds from its investment account to assist with the alignment of its municipal street paving program. The city's Finance Committee on Friday morning recommended council approve a resolution authorizing the transfer of $1.5 million from ...

June events set at Jefferson County libraries

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County library system announces June programming, new books, Bookmobile schedule The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County is offering a wide range of June programming across all branches, including children’s activities, adult education sessions, visiting animal programs from the Oglebay Zoo, and seasonal community events. Programs are scheduled throughout the month at the Main Library and branch locations in Adena, Brilliant, Dillonvale, Schiappa, Tiltonsville and Toronto. For more information, contact the Main Library at ...

Weld writes book on Wellsburg’s historic homes

WELLSBURG – West Virginia Sen. Ryan Weld has completed his book on the history and noteworthy homes of Wellsburg, and it’s coming out in less than two weeks. “The Foundations of Wellsburg” is the culmination of eight years of research and writing by Weld, R-Brooke. The book becomes available starting June 18, with a launch event set for 6 p.m. that day at the Arabian Nights Bed and Breakfast in Wellsburg. The venue, located at 542 Main St., is among the properties featured in Weld’s book. “I picked these houses, and I didn’t know much about them,” he said. “I picked ...

Spot Bar anchors Dean Martin Festival

STEUBENVILLE — Since the first Dean Martin Hometown Festival was held three decades ago, the Spot Bar has served as the entertainment hub for the weekend. That will be the case again this year, owner JoJo DiAlbert said. “For 30 years, we have been the place where the entertainment has ...