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Davison speaks out about the past and the future

May 19, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Cathy Davison spent Tuesday night watching her son’s Little League game. “After the game was over, John ran over and hugged me because he was happy I could be at his game. more »»

 
 
 

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EGCC class ready for new journey

May 19, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — The Eastern Gateway Community College Class of 2013 heard words of wisdom to take into future endeavors during the 44th annual commencement exercises Saturday at the college. more »»

Miracle field officially opens

May 19, 2013 WHEELING — Ohio Valley residents have good reason to believe in miracles, and about 250 of them had the opportunity to witness one on Saturda. more »»

The time is ‘dynamic,’ says Orrick CEO

May 19, 2013 BETHANY — Ralph Baxter is not sure if his future includes service in the U.S. Senate, but he believes the future of 154 new Bethany College graduates can be bright. more »»

Wheeling Jesuit University graduates 385

May 19, 2013 WHEELING — Businessman Mike Ferns Sr. believes the future is bright for new college graduates willing to invest the necessary time in their careers. more »»

Local Sports

Smiles abound for state champs

May 20, 2013 CHARLESTON — JoJo Rice couldn’t wipe the smile from his face. “This is unbelievable,” he said on more than one occasion. more »»

Group accepting swim registration

May 20, 2013 WEIRTON — The Marlin Youth Swim Team, a nonprofit youth recreational and wellness program, is accepting registration for the coming season. more »»

Briefs

May 20, 2013 Fight night at Spot Bar STEUBENVILLE?— The Ohio Valley MMA?Heavyweight Championship Amateur Championship will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Spot Bar. Twelve amateur cage fights are on tap. more »»

The Lineup

May 20, 2013 (All times 5 p.m. unless noted) Today Baseball Ohio Division IV District Semifinal (at Cambridge) Toronto vs. Hiland Tuesday Baseball W.Va. more »»

Harrison Central wins sectional crown in 12

May 19, 2013 STEUBENVILLE — Saturday’s Division II sectional co-championship game between Harrison Central and Carrollton just about had it all. more »»

Obituaries

Eddie Riley

May 19, 2013 RILEY, Eddie E. “Candy Man,” 85, of Steubenville died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Trinity West. He was born March 14, 1927, in Flint Hill, VA. He is the Son of the late Joseph and Lilly Welch Riley. more »»

Mark Ulasiewicz

May 19, 2013 ULASIEWICZ, Mark Vincent, 56, of Jefferson, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home on May 8, 2013, after a courageous battle with lung cance. more »»

David Williams

May 19, 2013 WILLIAMS, David C., 56, of Hermosa Beach, CA, formerly of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Tuesday May 14, 2013, in Santa Monica, CA, after a short battle with cancer. more »»

Jeanette Ossio

May 19, 2013 OSSIO, Jeanette, 80, of Steubenvlle, died Friday at Trinity West. She is the wife of Thomas Ossio. Calling hours are Wednesday 4-8 p.m. at the Mosti Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel. more »»

Russell Rouse

May 19, 2013 ROUSE, Russell Thomas, 92, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died May 16, 2013, in Forest Hill Nursing Home. more »»

Community

News from area communities highlighted

May 20, 2013 Roadside flag rally in two locations The American Patriot Council-Washington/Jefferson/Hancock Chapter, Steubenville for Liberty and Eastern Ohio Concerned Citizens (Harrison County Tea Party) will... more »»

Mother-daughter contest winners named

May 20, 2013 The Fort Steuben Mall celebrated Mother’s Day on May 11 with a Mom 2 Mom Expo featuring more than 40 local businesses and a mother-daughter look-a-like contest that was sponsored by WCDK-FM. more »»

Women’s golf news

May 19, 2013 CADIZ The Play of the Day of Cadiz Women’s Golf Association on May 15 was Quartermaster game. Any golfer having three or more putts per hole forfeited a quarter to the winning pot. more »»

Community calendar

May 19, 2013 Today Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon, 7 p.m., Wheeling College, Whelan Hall, 316 Washington Ave., Wheeling. Alcoholics Anonymous, Sunday Morning Awareness Group, open discussion, 10 a.m. more »»

Gospel Homecoming scheduled May 25

May 18, 2013 A Gospel Homecoming will be a Memorial Day weekend attraction at the Berkman Ampitheater in Steubenvillle as the Chrisagis Brothers and Ohio Valley Audio present an evening of gospel music, worship... more »»

Letters to the Editor

Pleasant Heights fills vital need

May 19, 2013 To the editor: In response to the Pleasant Heights fire station closing, I remember a fire that was right next door to me that started in the wee hours of the mornin. more »»

Administration really knows nothing

May 19, 2013 To the editor: In the 1850s there was a political party called the Know Nothing Party. Well, it’s back. It’s called Obama Administration. more »»

Meeko, owner were let down

May 19, 2013 To the editor: I am compelled to express my utter disappointment and sadness over the decision to seize and euthanize the pet raccoon belonging to Cora Peterson of Smithfield. more »»

Many helped with walk

May 19, 2013 To the editor: On behalf of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, thank you to the generous people of the Ohio Valley for helping make the 13th-annual Ohio Valley Light the Night Walk a success. more »»

Dear friend remembered

May 19, 2013 To the editor: In the past year and a half, I have written tributes to two dear friends, Bob Rossell and Jim Bloomer. The following is my tribute to another cherished friend. more »»

Business

Dominion awards United Way grant

May 19, 2013 Dominion, which recently has built a natural gas processing and fractionating plant in Natrium, W.Va. more »»

Sheila’s Place has variety, features wings

May 19, 2013 FOLLANSBEE — With 125 varieties of jumbo wings on its menu, Sheila’s Place is working hard to live up to its slogan, “Your Wing Connection. more »»

Quick Takes

May 19, 2013 DIRECTOR: Kathleen Shelek-Furbee is the newest member of the board of directors at Family Connections. more »»

Area man finds success in Internet-based business

May 12, 2013 WELLSBURG — From creating assembly manuals for assorted office furniture and illustrating the procedure involved in building an aircraft fuselage to creating websites, brochures and other promotiona... more »»

Sports Columns

Some things I will never understand, this is one

May 20, 2013 The fact that there was talk of Mike Collopy not being back as the Edison baseball coach next year is unacceptable. more »»

Unfortunately, not everyone is thankful for mom

May 13, 2013 (Editor’s note: I received such positive feedback that, one year later, some of this column is the same. Names have not been changed to protect the innocent — which was never me). more »»

Hard work, being humble

April 22, 2013 “A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.” — Proverbs 29:23 Connor Arlia just didn’t see it coming. No, not a linebacker on a crossing pattern. more »»

The Masters is unofficial open to local golf year

April 15, 2013 Augusta National begs drama like no other golf tournament. As many of us sat somewhere watching the final 11 holes unfold, many more got the itch to get back on the golf course. more »»

Doing right isn’t brain surgery, it’s heart surgery

April 8, 2013 “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” — Proverbs 4:23 So, when is the next college scandal? It’s going to come. more »»

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