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Bethany College celebrates Class of 2026 at 186th commencement ceremony

BETHANY — Bethany College on Saturday celebrated its 186th Commencement Ceremony at Joe Kurey Memorial Court in Hummel Fieldhouse, honoring the accomplishments, resilience, and future promise of the Class of 2026. Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, staff, and trustees, graduates gathered ...

Police Reports

Thursday Belmont County Sheriff’s Office — 11:52 p.m. — an officer was out at a location on Interstate 470 near St. Clairsville removing a dead deer reported by a caller. — 10:44 p.m. — an officer on a traffic stop on Main Street in St. Clairsville issued a warning to an Ohio ...

Third-annual Unified Track meet builds Inclusion, community spirit

RICHMOND — Teams from local schools laced up their running shoes for the third annual Unified Sports Track Meet on May 5. Athletes from Edison, Indian Creek and Buckeye Local high schools faced off against a “mystery” opponent, which turned out to be the Jefferson County Sheriff’s ...

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 ...

What are the warning signs of skin cancer?

The World Cancer Research Fund notes that skin cancer is the seventeenth most common cancer across the globe. Skin cancer is a global menace, but it might be a greater concern for some than others. The United States had the highest skin cancer incidence rate in 2022, while Canada had the eighth ...

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 ...