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Playground dedicated at Hills Elementary

MINGO JUNCTION — A former teacher is leaving a lasting legacy for the students and school she loved at Hills Elementary with new playground equipment for play and education. Retired kindergarten teacher Sue Hammack joined her husband, Bill, as well as family, fellow educators and the ...

Ground broken for new Salt Fork discovery center

LORE CITY — Visitors of all ages will soon experience an immersive learning adventure alongside the mythical Bigfoot at the Salt Fork State Park Eco-Discovery Center. Ohio Department of Natural Resources broke ground on the 3,300-square-foot project on Oct. 23. “We are excited to ...

Quick takes

JOINS CEDAR ONE: Melissa Bowers of Steubenville has joined the staff at Cedar One Realty. She graduated from Wadsworth High School and attended the University of Akron and Nova Southeastern University. Bowers received her real estate license from Hondros College. She can be contacted at Cedar ...

Norfolk Southern takes train inspections to the next level

LEETONIA — During Alan Shaw’s first sit down interview with local media in March following the Feb. 3 train derailment, the Norfolk Southern CEO said the railroad would continue to invest in technology and talked about a machine-visioning inspection portal that was in development. Shaw ...

Lifeline of Ohio recognizes Trinity’s Labishak

COLUMBUS — Heroes were celebrated when Lifeline of Ohio held its Champions of Hope Gala on Oct. 14. Twenty individuals and organizations were honored for their roles in saving and healing lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. It was a list that included Laurie Labishak, market ...

Shoe Sensation to celebrate one year in Weirton

WEIRTON — Shoe Sensation will celebrate its one-year anniversary in Weirton with a weekend of activities. “We love being part of this community,” said Cecil Toner, local store leader. “Serving our neighbors through local charitable partnerships has been a major focus for us since we ...