Birthdays
June 1 Bev Reese, Empire Rachel Kindle, Smithfield
June First Friday will be a day at the beach
STEUBENVILLE — The June edition of First Fridays on Fourth Street might be the most impressive in the event's history. "It's going to be what I think will be one of the biggest First Fridays yet — we're doing a tiki theme, an Hawaiian theme," said Marc Barnes. "We're going to be doing a secret tiki cocktail bar, where people are going to be able to scout the downtown to find it." That's just one of the attractions that will be part of the monthly downtown street festival, Barnes explained. He is president of the Harmonium Project, the nonprofit, volunteer-based organization ...
Milk & Honey Farm Stead offers fresh food options
FOLLANSBEE – A little stand nestled in a Highland Hills neighborhood is bringing fresh breads, produce and more to area residents. “I have a love for cooking and baking,” explained Chelsea Westfall, owner of Milk & Honey Farm Stand, during a ribbon cutting held Thursday with members of ...
Shiloh Shepherds show off in Weirton
WEIRTON – It was a dog-gone good time in Weirton over the weekend, as the Holiday Inn Weirton-Steubenville Area played host to some four-legged friends. The International Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club welcomed more than 50 dogs, and their humans, to Weirton as part of the organization’s ...
Special Olympians heading to national competition
WELLSBURG – Two local athletes are preparing to travel to Minnesota for a national competition. Kay Ferrari and Matteo Filipelli will soon be heading to Minneapolis and St. Paul to take part in the Special Olympics USA, representing West Virginia in the national games set for June 18 to ...
Bourbon night
Craig Howell The Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed guests to Get Togethers Picnic Grounds Friday night for a Bourbon and Cigar Night. Those attending were able to enjoy live musical entertainment by Buddy and Anthony, food, and sample a variety of bourbon, beer and wine, along with ...