TRIADELPHIA — The Ohio County Animal Shelter, 7011 National Road, is full and, in an effort to clear its kennels, is offering dogs and cats at half-price through the end of August. The shelter typically charges $160 for dogs but is currently charging $80. Cats typically cost $60 but are ...
BARNESVILLE — The Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that Denise Adkins Leach will serve as its new director. A Barnesville native, Leach has three decades of experience as an educator, mentor and organizer. She said she plans to bring her local passion, leadership ...
STEUBENVILLE — At least five people have filed written objections with Jefferson County Probate Judge Frank Noble Jr. over plans by Woda Cooper Companies to disinter remains from the former Catholic cemetery atop Washington Street hill. The letters ask Noble to require a “complete, ...
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 ...
