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New bishop brings message of faith to Wheeling University

WHEELING — The Most Rev. Evelio Menjivar, bishop of the Wheeling-Charleston Catholic Diocese, encouraged Wheeling University students to "let their light shine" during a Mass of the Holy Spirit Friday at Troy Theater. It was Menjivar's first Mass on campus since becoming bishop of the ...

YSU-Steubenville builds momentum in first weeks

STEUBENVILLE — One of the first things you notice when you reach the top of the steps that lead from the parking lot to the sidewalk that takes you to the main entrance of Youngstown State University-Steubenville is the fire hydrant. It looks like a penguin — Pete, the school's mascot, to ...

State funding clears way for Martins Ferry Sixth Street repairs

MARTINS FERRY — Martins Ferry is moving forward with plans to repair the Sixth Street extension after securing $750,000 in assistance through the Ohio Public Works Commission. City Council on Wednesday approved a resolution authorizing the city to submit the necessary application to the Ohio Public Works Commission’s State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement programs and execute contracts required for the project. The funding includes a $675,000 emergency grant and a $75,000 interest-free loan that the city will repay over 20 years. The money will be ...

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Bellaire Utilities Committee to meet BELLAIRE — The Village of Bellaire Utilities Committee will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in the council chambers on the second floor of the Municipal Building. Union Local board to meet MORRISTOWN — The Union Local School District Board of Education will hold its regular board meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, in the high school Learning Center. Downtown District Review Board to meet ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Downtown District Review Board will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in the City Council chambers at the Municipal ...

Rolling back the years: Bellaire revives bike decorating tradition

BELLAIRE — Terriann Bonfini is setting out to bring back an old tradition during Bellaire High School’s Homecoming parade. A bicycle decorating competition will take place Sept. 11, with all nonmotorized bicycles, scooters, baby strollers, Big Wheels and other forms of nonmotorized ...