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Greaver recognized with Heart of the Lion award

WEIRTON — Members of the Weirton Lions Club and their guests recently gathered to honor an individual exemplifying service and commitment to the community and beyond. This year’s Heart of the Lion Award was presented to Holly Greaver during a dinner held at Giovanni’s Restaurant on May ...

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Today's Birthday June 4 Chrissy Ensell, 58, East Liverpool Birth Announcements Trinity Medical Center West Mary and Jacob McGinnis of Wintersville, a boy, April 16 Kimberly Mikels and Jeremy Patton of Steubenville, a boy, April 17 Jacee and Kody Grimes of Mingo Junction, a girl, April 17 Kayla and Max Brevellko of New Cumberland, a girl, April 22 Ashlynne and Trey Clendenen of Steubenville, a girl, April 25 Christine and Dominic DeFilippo of Wintersville, a boy, April 26 Kaitlin and Christian Whanger of Richmond, a girl, April 27 Railynn Gonzales and Jordan Spellick ...

Gorman reflects on first year as JVS superintendent

BLOOMINGDALE — As Ted Gorman completes his first year as superintendent of the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, he says the experience has been both rewarding and energizing. “It has been a great first year,” Gorman said. “I have really enjoyed getting to know our students, ...

Improvements to Follansbee Community House showcased

FOLLANSBEE — For almost 95 years, the Follansbee Community House has been a hub of activity for generations of city residents. Now, it is moving into a new chapter. “We have a unique building,” noted Mayor Scott McMahon during a tour Tuesday. “It’s kind of the heartbeat of the ...

Ex-fire chief, alleged dog-swap schemer among those indicted

STEUBENVILLE — Fourteen people were indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury Wednesday, including an Adena man who allegedly had a shelter rescue euthanized in place of his own dog, a former fire chief facing rape charges and a third who was the subject of a manhunt a week ago. Also indicted were two men who allegedly exchanged gunfire across a downtown street last month. Grand jurors returned two indictments against Shawn Gregory Harris, 51, of 379 Hanna Ave., Adena, charging him with felonious assault and tampering with evidence in connection with an April incident, and with ...