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What to know about colonoscopies

Adults in their early 40s know the day is looming when their physicians indicate it's time for them to get a colonoscopy. According to the MD Anderson Cancer Center¨, most people should get their first colonoscopy at age 45 and continue to get semi-regular screenings through age ...

How to support a loved one with breast cancer

Someone is diagnosed with breast cancer every day. The World Health Organization says breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women around the world, as well as a leading cause of cancer death. Unfortunately, roughly half of all breast cancers occur in women with no specific ...

Life after cancer: Wellness tips for survivors

Cancer is a prolific group of diseases that affects millions of people across the globe. The American Cancer Society indicates approximately 20 million cancer cases were newly diagnosed and 9.7 million people died from the disease worldwide in 2022. The day successful cancer treatment ends ...

JCESC honors top students at ACT Recognition Breakfast

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Educational Service Center commended some of the area’s brightest young future leaders during the 2026 ACT Recognition Breakfast May 5 at Froehlich’s Classic Corner. This marked the 11th annual breakfast. The year’s honorees were Ben Griffith of ...

Brain power

Contributed photos The Steubenville Kiwanis Club held its 14th-annual trivia team competition April 11 in the commons area of Steubenville High School. According to club officials, 14 hard-working and knowledge-filled teams participated, with sue Busler of Maryville, Ill., once again serving as master of ceremonies for this memory-testing event. Hunkler's Heroes was the top finisher this year. The FOPhds finished second, with Weir High School finishing third. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Kiwanis Club and allow it to continue to help in the community.

‘Bulldog Strong’ community comes together to help injured students

BRIDGEPORT – The Bulldogs are pulling together to help after hearing the news that two Bridgeport High School students suffered serious injuries in a crash on U.S. Route 40 April 29. Members of the Bridgeport Exempted Village School District family are planning and launching activities under ...