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Final weekend for used Christmas ornament sale

Photo provided Maryland Thibault, from left, Karen Jockims, Donna Ball, Pauline Wells and Diane Vargo display some of the items available at the Harrison County Catholic Women’s Club’s used Christmas ornament sale. Many new items have been put out for the final week of the sale, which ...

Thanksgiving dinner giveaway planned in St. C. on Nov. 18

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Thanksgiving is a special time of year where family comes together to share in gratitude and celebration. Some of us may have experienced a year of many unexpected things; however, being unable to share in this annual dinner should not be one of them. The Experience Church is here to help. If any family in the Ohio Valley is experiencing hardship, TE Church will provide the necessities to prepare Thanksgiving dinner for free. Families will receive a turkey, a 5-pound bag of potatoes, a box of stuffing, two jars of gravy, two cans of corn, two cans of green ...

Boscov’s helps raise over $3M for charity with Friends Helping Friends Event

READING, Pa. — With the record-breaking success of the recently held Friends Helping Friends Event, Boscov’s announced that participating local nonprofit organizations are believed to have raised over $3 million in donation proceeds from this fundraiser. “Throughout our stores, over 3,000 local nonprofit organizations distributed over 600,000 shopping passes in exchange for a $5 donation,” said Jim Boscov, chairman and CEO. “Participating nonprofit organizations kept 100% of those $5 donations and with the record-breaking number of shopping passes distributed, we’re ...

Highway Patrol joins Toys for Tots

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The local post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is participating in the Toys for Tots holiday collection for the first time. Lt. Brian McFarland said this is another element of the post’s community outreach. “This is the first year this post has done that program, ...

Theater to present ‘Little Women’

STEUBENVILLE — Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Anathan Theatre will perform “Little Women” at 7 p.m. Nov. 10, 11, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 12 and 19. The play is an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel, “Little Women,” by Kate Hamill and will be performed in Anathan Theatre, ground floor, in Egan Hall. Directed by Franciscan University theater professor Monica Anderson, Hamill’s humorous and heartfelt play tells the coming-of-age story of Jo March and her sisters. Headstrong Jo March defies the expectations of her society as she strives to become an ...

Speaker to discuss Israel, antisemitism

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Americans for God and Country is providing opportunities for area residents to hear a presentation on Israel and antisemitism. Matthew Anthony Harper, said he has been reporting on issues related to the White House and Israel since the Obama administration. He is a ...