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Ohio Democratic women hold statewide convention in Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — For Maureen Howard, it was not difficult to explain the importance of Saturday's statewide convention of the Federated Democratic Women of Ohio. "It's an honor to lead the path forward to the future for all women, Democrats and otherwise," said Howard, the president of the ...

Wheeling To Celebrate Grecian, Italian Festivals This Coming Week

WHEELING – The most festive weekend of the summer season is about to take place in Wheeling. The Grecian Fest at John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church, starts Wednesday, July 22, and continues through Friday, July 24. It will be set up outside and inside the church located at 2215 Chapline ...

Marshall County Fair Begins This Weekend

Marshall County will welcome guests from throughout the Ohio Valley starting this weekend, as the annual Marshall County Fair kicks off at the county fairgrounds. Events begin Saturday and run through Saturday, July 25 at the fairgrounds, which will host a plethora of events, contests, concerts and games. The main attraction for the week will be at 9 p.m. July 25, when three-time Grammy nominee Deana Carter takes the Festival Stage for a concert. Carter's debut album "Did I Shave My Legs For This?" went quintuple platinum on the strength of her single "Strawberry Wine." That song was ...

History preserved in Mount Pleasant with annual Pilgrimage

MOUNT PLEASANT — Working to ensure the history of their small community is preserved is important to members of the Historical Society of Mount Pleasant. That's why the organization continues to host its annual Pilgrimage, which includes tours of many structures, some of which were built ...

Belmont County CARES Urges Seniors To Stay Safe During Heat Wave

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — As a prolonged heat wave grips the region, Belmont County CARES Program Director Chad Zambori is urging older residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Zambori said older adults are among the groups most vulnerable as temperatures climb. "They really ...