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The Relay for Life event, organized by the Brooke-Hancock American Cancer Society, continues to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer. Chair Tammy Hornick emphasized the significant impact of community generosity in combating this leading cause of death in the U.S.
The Polish community expresses gratitude towards Dave Gossett following his passing, recognizing his contributions to the St. Stans/Polish Hill community through his articles. The reunion, which began in 2003, is highlighted as a significant event that Gossett covered. His work fostered a sense of community and remembrance among the residents.
Edison High School students explored career options by shadowing teachers at Stanton Elementary as part of the Passion Project program. Freshmen Mady Cornell and Kelsi Holland participated in the initiative, which aims to help students gain real-world experience and build professional skills. Feedback from teachers highlighted the students' potential and the value of the experience.
Brooke Hills Playhouse will host the British comedy "No Sex Please, We’re British" for a second season from June 20-22 and June 27-29. The production aims to continue bringing laughter to the community, following its successful debut last year.
Steubenville's Summer Concert Series features performances by Magic Moments and The Fantasy at Berkman Amphitheater. The series, now in its 19th year, offers free concerts every Thursday at 7 p.m. through July 31, showcasing diverse musical genres.
Edison High School celebrated its Class of 2025 commencement on May 30, recognizing Co-valedictorians Zachary Kuntz and Madison Somerville, along with Salutatorian Sydney Frampton. The graduates excelled in academics and extracurricular activities, with many receiving scholarships and planning to pursue higher education in diverse fields.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey promotes healthy living and nutrition education through the debut of a mobile teaching kitchen by West Virginia Health Right. The initiative aims to enhance access to nutrition education and prevent chronic health issues, supported by $1 million in state funding. Morrisey advocates for changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to restrict soda purchases using SNAP benefits.
John “Dick” “Gronk” Tressler, 81, of Wintersville, passed away on May 31, 2025. He was the husband of Alex Sandonas Tressler, with visitation scheduled for June 9 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Final arrangements are pending.
Indian Creek baseball team dominated Carrollton 12-2 in the Division IV, Region 15 semifinals, marking their third consecutive run-rule victory in the tournament. Ty Householder led the offense with two home runs, while Sylus Hyde pitched a solid game, allowing only two runs. The Redskins will face Chilcothe Unioto in the regional championship on Thursday.
A report reveals that confusion over the capabilities of a specialized sensor plane delayed response efforts during the East Palestine train derailment. The Environmental Protection Agency's on-scene coordinator mistakenly believed the aircraft could only measure significant temperature differences, leading to a critical error in handling toxic materials. This oversight resulted in the unnecessary venting and burning of rail cars containing vinyl chloride.