From staff reports BLOOMINGDALE — Donors turned out at the Jefferson County Vocational School Feb 18 to give the gift of life. The school’s health technologies program teamed up once again with the American Red Cross to help boost a depleting blood supply. The school collected 44 viable ...
Second-grade pupils at Buckeye North Elementary School became young at heart as they dressed as centenarians to celebrate 100 days of school. Students Makenna Opic, left, and Maliyah Flaherty, wore their best attire, joining teacher Lucy Falls to mark the special occasion held Feb. 20. -- ...
HARRISVILLE — The Harrisville Methodist Church, founded in 1844 by the Rev. William Carl as a Methodist Episcopal Church, announces plans for a major expansion of its current facility. Known for its Bible-based teaching, music and welcoming congregation, the church has continued to grow, with one member sharing, “On our first visit, we knew this is where we needed to be. The people are so friendly.” The congregation of 104 members averages a weekly worship attendance of 100 people, officials stated, noting Sunday worship is held at 11 a.m., with men’s and women’s Bible studies ...
WHEELING — Nine local organizations with programs that assist young women have received a financial boost courtesy of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley. The CFOV presented $50,470 in grants Wednesday from the Women's Giving Circle. Since 2011, the Women's Giving Circle has ...
RICHMOND — Edison High School sophomore Amelia Ault's work in making 4-H activities more inclusive has gained her distinction with the Community Chime Award from Pathways for Inclusion. The Cadiz-based organization surprised Ault with the honor during the Feb. 12 unified sports ...
WINTERSVILLE — Officials with the Jefferson County Humane Society are getting excited about their biggest fundraising event of the year, Dueling Pianos. Money raised during the March 14 event at the St. Florian Event Center will help the organization fund lifesaving programs that help ...
