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Women’s self-defense classes offered in St. C.

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The St. Clairsville Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to a series of self-defense classes to give women tools to protect themselves. Director Wendy Anderson said the classes are being led by Fred McGaffick with United Martial Arts on the upper floor of ...

OUE initiative opens workforce opportunities

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Ohio University’s Regional Higher Education Workforce Success Initiative, which just opened a new application period, isn’t just improving workforce opportunities in the Appalachian region — it’s also building bridges. Jacqueline Yahn, assistant professor of ...

Jefferson County genealogical society sets events

ADENA — The Jefferson County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society, the Mt. Pleasant Historical Society, and the Smithfield Historical Society will meet for joint events during 2023. The events will be open to the public with reservations for lunch. On April 30 at 1 p.m., members of the ...

OUE to host virtual College Credit Information Night

ST. CLAIRSVILLE —Ohio University Eastern College Credit Plus Information Night will be held virtually at 6 p.m. March 9. College Credit Plus is a unique opportunity for students in grades 7-12 to earn college credits prior to their graduation from high school. College credits earned ...

Barton VFD awarded grant for emergency equipment

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Barton Volunteer Fire Department formally accepted a $10,000 grant earlier this month from Energy Transfer, which aided in the purchase of equipment to enhance the organization’s firefighting capabilities. Energy Transfer is one of the largest and most diversified ...

Oglebay joins with St. C. Rec Center for art classes

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The J.B. Martin Recreation Center is partnering with Oglebay Institute to bring art classes to the community. Beginning in March, the rec center will host instructors from Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center. City Recreation Director Eric Gay said some art ...