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CAMERA CLUB TO DISPLAY AT CVB

Weirton, WV – The Upper Ohio Valley Camera Club (UOVCC) will feature its members at a new photography exhibit at the Summit Art Gallery on Wednesday, October 9th. The Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau and Arts Council (TWVAC) are excited to partner…

A THANK YOU TO THE RIVERFEST COMMITTEE

Another Riverfest weekend has come and gone. Soon, Hometown News will get a letter thanking all those who helped make the weekend a reality from the Committee. But, we wanted to do a thank you to the Committee for all the hard work throughout the…

RIVERFEST WEEKEND EMBRACES ENTIRE COMMUNITY

The Oak Glen High School Band, under the director of Wendy Zinn, officially opened the Riverfest weekend on Saturday at 11 a.m. Over 50 vendors were on hand for the event offering food, crafts, and a variety of wares. Entertainment was featured throughout the day…

CHESTER GARDEN CLUB MEET

CHESTER – The Chester Garden Club met in the Chester City Building on September 25th. Vice President Susie Wilson led the group in The Pledge of Allegiance and the Garden Club Prayer and conducted the meeting. Devotions leader Donna Stevens read “Sand and Stone” and…

WVU MEDICINE J.W. RUBY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LAUNCH SURG TECH PROGRAM

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – An innovative WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital career training program designed to prepare participants for a high-demand healthcare career in surgical technology is now accepting applications to its 2025 cohorts. The Surgical Technologist Academic Teaching (STAT) Program allows students to gain valuable clinical experience and earn…

RIVERFEST SUNDAY  

Professor Mitch Greco brings his very talented Drum and Dance Group from West Liberty University to perform at the Riverfest for the third year. They will play and dance on River Ave from 2:30-4:00 on Sunday, September 29, 2024. This is a “must-see” performance, you…

IT’S THE TIME FOR THE NEWELL SCARECROWS TO DEBUT

Young and old alike, businesses and organizations, join in the fun and create a scarecrow to be displayed above Laurel Hollow Park!  The scarecrows will be put up the last weekend of Sept, the 28 & 29.  Please let a Coalition member know of your…

ALPHA TAU CHAPTER MEETS

The September meeting of the Alpha Tau chapter, Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary for Women Educators was held at the Swaney Memorial Library. The meeting was called to order by President Fran Jones. The Thought for the Day was given by Jones. Secretary Mary Lou…