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Juneteenth Festivities in Steubenville Begin With Parade

More than 80 people stood in Thursday’s heat, waiting patiently for the flags to be raised and their anthem to be sung as Steubenville’s ninth-annual Juneteenth celebration kicked off outside Second Baptist Church. The festivities at the church began with a community parade featuring the ...

St. John Central Academy Announces It’s Closing Its Doors

St. John Central Academy will close its doors for good this time after being revived in 2019. The school’s board of directors announced on its social media that financial hardship led to the decision. “The decision was not made lightly, as the board and school leadership exhausted ...

Oglebay Falls Drive Entrance Will Stay Closed Indefinitely Due to Flooding

The Oglebay Park Resort Falls Drive entrance will remain closed for the immediate future due to significant road damage sustained during the flash flooding on Saturday. Oglebay Resort Executive Vice President Rodney Haley said the road will remain closed as they assess the severity of the ...

Support Strong During Red Cross Media Day Blood Drive in Wintersville

Summer is a time when area residents’ thoughts turn to a variety of things, from yard work to vacations, but on Wednesday many took time to do something that could save the life of a person they may not know. Organizers of the Ohio River Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross Media Day ...

Belmont County Commissioners Discuss Flood Prevention

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Pultney Township Trustee Frank Shaffer told the Belmont County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday that he believes the county dodged a bullet when it comes to the recent flash flooding disaster in Wheeling. “We've dodged another bullet here, and with that being said, ...

WSO To Embark On Annual ‘Celebrate America’ Tour

Maestro John Devlin, Wheeling Symphony Orchestra music director and conductor, looks at the WSO’s upcoming “Celebrate America” tour as one of his favorite parts of the year. It’s the opportunity to showcase the symphony’s talents throughout West Virginia, as well as perform in the ...