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Former FBI agent discusses true crime book series in Bethesda

BETHESDA — Author and former FBI agent Harry Trombitas, a 29-year bureau veteran, shared stories from some of the most notable cases of his career Monday evening during a presentation at the Bethesda Community Center. Trombitas spoke to attendees about his true crime book series, “My Life ...

Panther Cafe offers hands-on experience for students

RAYLAND — Students in Buckeye Local High School’s hospitality and tourism course are gaining firsthand experience in sales through the school’s new Panther Cafe. Found in the Panther Den, a student lounge recently added at the school, the café is a concession stand where teens in Luke ...

Ohio Valley shows it is ‘Bulldog Strong’ in Bridgeport and beyond

BRIDGEPORT – Tears began to well up in the eyes of volunteers at the door Saturday morning when the Shadyside Tigers Baseball team filed out of the rain into Bridgeport High School – not to compete, but to show their support for neighbors in need. Those team members were among hundreds ...

Belmont County educator awarded scholarship

NELSONVILLE — Hanna Vera, a Spanish teacher, farm assistant and dorm parent at Olney Friends School, has received a full scholarship to pursue an advanced degree through an anonymous gift to Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and a partnership with American College of Education. Vera is part of ...

STEM success earns Steubenville national recognition

STEUBENVILLE — Steubenville City Schools has received national recognition for its efforts to immerse students of all ages in the principles of science, technology, engineering and math. The school district has been named a Project Lead the Way Distinguished District by Project Lead the Way, ...