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Scholarship applications available

NELSONVILLE — The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, in partnership with its donors and affiliate foundations, is accepting applications for more than 50 scholarship funds that support the educational and career goals of students within the 32-county region. Scholarship applications for 2026 will be available through Feb. 15. A new scholarship has been added to the foundation’s general application cycle this year, according to officials. The Area Agency on Aging Region 9 Scholarship supports students residing in the agency’s service area, including those in Harrison and ...

AARP grants open to nonprofits

COLUMBUS — AARP Ohio is inviting eligible nonprofit organizations and governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program. Entries are due by 5 p.m. March 4. This grant funds quick-action projects to help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections and more. Now in its 10th year, AARP will award more than $8 million in grants as part of its nationwide livable communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all ...

Campus News

The following colleges and universities have announced those local students who have been named to either the President’s List, Dean’s List or graduated from their respective institution. Wheeling University WHEELING — Wheeling University announced those local students who made the dean’s list for the Fall 2025 semester. Criteria to qualify for the dean’s list is based on students maintaining a 3.5 grade-point average and being enrolled as a full-time student by taking 12 or more credit hours. Those making the list include David Connors of Weirton, Cameron Gray of ...

Community Briefs

Chamber announces events STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce announced its referral networking group, Business Before Breakfast. According to chamber officials, the BBB meets at 8 a.m. every Thursday to network. “Members of Business Before Breakfast believe the success of your business will result in the success of their own,” officials commented. Let us help you grow your business.” The next meeting will take place from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the First Westminster Presbyterian Church, located at 235 N. Fourth St. in Steubenville. There is ...

Lodge gives back to veterans

Members of Moose Lodge 688, including Administrator Rich Findlay, donated hundreds of toys during the Christmas season for the Toys for Tykes program. The contribution to the nonprofit organization is an annual event done by the lodge. Recipients of the gifts include the families of disabled ...

Sticker contest underway for elections

CHARLESTON — Secretary of State Kris Warner announced the launch of a statewide contest, inviting all West Virginia eighth-graders to design an “I Voted” sticker that will be distributed in their home county during this year’s election cycle. “I Voted” stickers have become a popular tradition at polling places, according to officials, who explained they give voters a way to display their participation in the election process. The contest gives students an opportunity to showcase their talent while learning the importance of civic engagement. “Voting is the cornerstone ...