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Utica Shale Academy is recipient of safety grant

SALINEVILLE — The Utica Shale Academy is adding more protection after receiving grant funding for new safety equipment. Superintendent Bill Watson said the community school received a $29,490 School Safety and Security Grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to add cameras ...

Heinz History Center earns national accreditation

PITTSBURGH — The Senator John Heinz History Center, the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh, has earned national accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, the museum field’s high profile, peer-based review of an institution’s operations and impact. The AAM Accreditation ...

Parks unveil plans for 2026 season

PITTSBURGH — Kennywood Park, Sandcastle Water Park and Idlewild and SoakZone are hard at work preparing for a thrilling and entertaining 2026. All three parks have officially announced opening days next spring, with Kennywood welcoming guests back on April 18, and Sandcastle and Idlewild and ...

John Gregg Elementary student takes part in STEM forum

BERGHOLZ — John Gregg Elementary student Landon Hayes got a glimpse of his future by attending the Envision by WorldStrides Program last summer. Envision immerses youth in culture, leadership and STEM experiences by providing programs such as the Junior National Leaders Conference and ...

Southern Local Schools doing more with JCESC grants

SALINEVILLE — From running their first business to learning the building blocks of literacy, the oldest and youngest students in the Southern Local School District are enjoying new opportunities with the help of Best Practices Grants from the Jefferson County Educational Service Center. The ...

Quick Take

JOINS STAFF: Cassie Dee has joined the staff of Cedar One Realty. A Weirton resident since 2019 and Pittsburgh native, she brings a strong work ethic, deep community appreciation, and a lifelong passion for helping others. After building a career in health care, she became a Realtor in 2023. ...