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PennWest students named to Dean’s List CALIFORNIA, Pa. – More than 2,800 undergraduate students at Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester in recognition of outstanding academic achievement. Local students recognized include Tyson Clear, of Carrollton, Ohio, a PennWest Edinboro student studying secondary education, and Cara Vandeborne, of Wintersville, a PennWest Clarion student studying psychology. To qualify, students must earn a minimum 3.4 GPA while completing at least 12 graded credits. US 22, WV 2 ramp closures ...

LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Local artist Tom Ott of Follansbee was recognized as a featured artist during the art walk held on May 8 at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg. The event drew a strong community turnout and celebrated regional creativity through exhibitions, live interaction with artists, and an ...

Toronto beautification group seeks support for U.S. flag fund

TORONTO — The volunteer members of the Toronto Beautification Committee take pride in making the Gem City look nice. They work at various times of the year to plant flowers and groom shrubs at various sites throughout the city including the north and south entrances, the gazebo area and Liberty square as well as several other areas. They plan to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday by following a red, white, and blue theme this year, and part of the pride is expressed through the display of numerous American flags throughout the city. Exposed to the elements daily, the flags ...

Work of local artist picked for Ohio exhibition

FINDLAY — A painting from a local artist will be a part of the 49th-annual Juried Ohio Watercolor Exhibition. Gina Judy's watermedia work, "Plein-Air Artists on Gilfillan Lawn," a 26-inch-by-34-inch painting, has been accepted into the exhibit, which will run from Sept. 26 through Oct. 23 at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts in Findlay. An opening reception presented by the Ohio Watercolor Society will be held at 1 p.m. Sept. 26. Sponsored by the nonprofit watercolor society, the competitive juried show annually attracts entries from across Ohio and areas along its ...

Steubenville Rotary awards scholarships

Photo by Ross Gallabrese The Steubenville Rotary Club presented $500 scholarships to members of area Interact clubs. On hand for the presentation were, from left, Laila Reed of Steubenville High School, Rotary Club President Jim Baber, Chelsea Channels of the Jefferson County Joint Vocational ...