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Fidelis Gamma ADK holds August meeting

WEIRTON – The Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators met at Eat ‘n Park Restaurant in Weirton Aug. 6 with Co- Presidents Ruth Fuller and Carolyn Allison officiating. There were 15 members in attendance. Fuller gave the welcome and Allison lit the memory candle. Chaplain Elaine McClung led the members in the pledge, an inspirational reading, prayer and a blessing for the meal. Member Shirley Washam updated the group on the Southeast Region Conference through a report. Allison and Fuller gave an update on the “Officers ...

Calcutta Rotary Club hosts Beaver Local treasurer

The Calcutta Rotary Club met Thursday at the Peter Metrovich Community Center. The guest speaker was Stacy Williams, treasurer of Beaver Locals Schools. Williams discussed the strong financial position of the school system as well as the upcoming school year. Pictured with Williams is Al ...

Chester Lions Club honors longtime members with fellowship award

CHESTER – The Chester Lions Club recently recognized two longtime members, Pete Arner and Bob Milner, with the Melvin Jones Fellowship. The Melvin Jones Fellowship honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional service within their local Lions Clubs. Named after Melvin Jones, the founder ...

On the calendar

TUE/8-18 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bocce at Boardman Park, 5:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canfield That Quilt Group I Belong To (TQGIBT), 7 p.m., Rotary Building at Fair Park on Oak Street. Starting at 4 p.m., before the regular meeting, President Carolyn Artle will conduct a short workshop on making a purse from three men’s neckties. An Ice Cream Social will follow. For information, call Jeanne 330-507-4672. Chester Family Care Ministries Annual Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 2860 Pyramus Road Columbiana City council, 7 p.m., city hall County Columbiana County ...

September and October events at Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center

EAST LIVERPOOL – The Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center has announced the following activities for September and October: Saturday, Sept. 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. – Ohio School of Falconry. The Ohio School of Falconry will be set up in front yard of the Wildlife Education Center. Joe Dorian will demonstrate how the birds fly and capture their food and talk about each bird. Guests will be able to take pictures of the birds. At the end of the program, 10 names will be drawn from those attending the program (must be at least 9 years old to do this). Those people will be able to have one ...

Section of Stookesberry Road closed for flooding issue

LISBON — A section of Stookesberry Road is closed for now where there’s a dip and the road is flooded over off of state Route 45 outside Lisbon. Columbiana County Engineer Bert Dawson announced the closure, which happened Sunday after heavy rains, saying the creek coming down near a culvert has flooded over the road, adding “there’s nothing we can do. It’s all backing up from downstream. Dawson said motorists can go on state Route 45 and backtrack at the other end of Stookesberry to gain access. He also said the Ohio Department of Transportation is aware and can’t do ...