SMITHFIELD — Monday's opening of the Jefferson County Fair took on a special meaning. The evening also marked the dedication of the Parkinson Show Arena at the Friendship Park fairgrounds. Dedicated in memory of John and Judee Parkinson, longtime fair participants and supporters, the ...
COLERAIN – The village of Colerain celebrated America’s 250 anniversary on Sunday afternoon. The celebration was organized by a committee called “Citizens of Colerain for 250 years of America's Freedom” and was held at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church’s Cabrini Hall from 1-4 ...
WELLSBURG — Students are returning to the classrooms this week, and that makes it a special time of the year for Jeffrey Crook. The Brooke County superintendent said it is always surrounded by a lot of anticipation. "We report back (today) and we're extremely excited to have all of our staff back. Then, the kids start back on Thursday," he said while speaking toward the end of the Aug. 10 school board meeting. "The greatest thing about being in education is that we have another grand opening for school every single year," Crook added. "Everybody starts anew, everybody starts ...
MOUNDSVILLE — The Marshall County Commission recognized the efforts of those striving to recover from drug, alcohol and gambling addictions during a recent meeting. Elizabeth Eakle of WV Recovery asked the commissioners to adopt a resolution recognizing the "Marshall County Goes Purple" ...
ST. CLAIRSVILLE — As a trial date inches closer for Andrew Isaac Griffin, he appeared in court Friday for yet another pretrial hearing. Griffin is accused of the double homicide of his Salsa Joe’s Restaurant business partner, Thomas Strussion, and his wife, Angela Strussion. The couple ...
STEUBENVILLE — The Sycamore Youth Center introduced area children to the rich tradition of Irish step dancing during its Irish Step Dancing Camp, held Monday through Friday. The camp met each day from 9 to 11 a.m. and concluded Friday with a recital, as campers showcased what they had ...
