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A ducky day in Wellsburg as part of annual Duck Derby

WELLSBURG – The rain Sunday afternoon didn’t dampen the spirits for those gathered at the Wellsburg Kiwanis Duck Derby. For the fifth year, area residents visited the Wellsburg Wharf to watch as hundreds of little rubber ducks were dropped into the Ohio River, each with a chance at ...

Museum passes available at PLSJC

STEUBENVILLE — Explore history, culture, science and art with free admission to 10 museums available to cardholders at the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County. "Museum passes are part of our Library of Things where patrons can check out nontraditional items such as hotspots and glasses for the colorblind," explained the library's public relations coordinator Jenn Cesta. "The museum passes allow families to spend time together and expand their learning experiences." Museum passes check out for one week and allow up to four people per museum pass. Passes are ...

Stop the Violence Vigil to be rescheduled

STEUBENVILLE — Due to the storms moving through the area the Stop the Violence vigil scheduled Sunday at Fort Steuben Park was postponed. Organizer Gail Worrels said she’ll reschedule the event, likely in July.

Deal reached to end Iran war

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end their war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the Gulf region and global economy more than three months since fighting began. Details of the deal were not immediately released and Iran ...

Area ready to celebrate Juneteenth

STEUBENVILLE — This year's commemoration of the Juneteenth national holiday will come on Friday, and several area groups and organizations have planned celebrations for the weekend. In Steubenville, two events have been scheduled: One at Second Baptist Church and the other at North End ...