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Open house planned STEUBENVILLE — Tech2 Elevate is hosting an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at 423 North Street, Steubenville. Special session set BELMONT — The Union Local School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday in the Central Office Conference Room. Turkey dinner is Oct. 12 BRIDGEPORT — St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church will host its annual turkey dinner from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at St. Anthony’s School Hall at 630 Main St. in Bridgeport. Meals will be available for dine-in or carryout. ...

Human trafficking sting leads to arrests

STEUBENVILLE — A joint sting operation by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force and the Steubenville Police Department has led to the arrest of eight men who allegedly attempted to buy sex, including one who sought sexual conduct with a minor. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Steubenville Police Chief Ken Anderson announced Thursday that the operation, conducted Tuesday and Wednesday, targeted the demand for human trafficking. “We’ve said it many times and will repeat it until the message resonates: Don’t buy sex in Ohio,” Yost said. “We’re committed to ...

Weekly fish frys back at Brilliant American Legion post

BRILLIANT — The Brilliant American Legion has resumed weekly fish fries. The Fish Fry will be held every Friday until November 21. After a break for the holidays, the Fish Fry will resume on February6 and run through April 24. The menu includes a choice of Coleman’s Fish, Chicken Planks, Shrimp, Wing Dings or Fish Nuggets. All of the above can be bought as dinners or smaller portion baskets. Dinners come with bread, French fries and Coleslaw. Onion rings can be substituted for an additional $1. Other menu items include French fries, onion rings, hush puppies, mozzarella sticks ...

Possible early warning signs for breast cancer

Women are often their own strongest allies in the fight against breast cancer. Women who have not been diagnosed with the disease still have an important role to play in combating it and potentially reducing its impact on their lives. The World Cancer Research Fund reports that breast cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide. Though the disease does not always produce symptoms in its early stages, women can keep an eye out for these signs each day, including when conducting self-exams. ∫ New lump or mass: This is perhaps the most widely known symptom of breast cancer, but ...

Noteworthy statistics underscore prevalence of breast cancer

Breast cancer affects millions of women and their family and friends every year. Each of those women has their own unique experience upon receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, and those journeys hopefully end with successful treatment. Because each woman’s breast cancer journey is unique, data regarding the disease only tells part of the story. But recognition of key breast cancer statistics is still important, as data can compel support for women fighting the disease and underscore how vital it is for young women to prioritize breast health. ∫ A 2017 study from the American Cancer ...

Ohio Valley Newsliners:

At 5:40 p.m. Monday, a deputy on a traffic stop on Mercer Road at Ayers Road in Colerain issued a warning to an Ohio motorist for driving left of center. At 10:35 a.m. Monday, a school resource officer at the Belmont Career Center in St. Clairsville requested a report number for a drug paraphernalia case. At 7:47 a.m. Monday, a caller from Almar Circle in St. Clairsville reported that someone broke into his vehicle overnight and took a pistol. A deputy responded, and information was taken for a breaking and entering report. At 7:03 a.m. Monday, a caller from an address on Olde ...