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District Spelling Bees Begin Throughout Belmont County

Students throughout Belmont County will soon be spelling W-I-N-N-E-R. District spelling bees are starting to be held throughout the county, with every young speller setting their eyes on a berth in the Belmont County Regional Spelling Bee, to be held Thursday, Feb. 11 at the ECO Center. Those ...

Kroger’s $3M taxpayer-funded grant questioned by food group

Cincinnati-based grocery store giant Kroger recently received a $3 million federal taxpayer-funded grant critics say will help the company’s bottom line more than anything else. The money is part of the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” program from the U.S. ...

Valley Hospice named a top place to work

RAYLAND — Being selected for a national award that recognizes an organization as a top employer is important, but winning the honor two years in a row is even more impressive, That's what Valley Hospice has just accomplished. "We heard about how difficult and prestigious this award was, ...

What to expect in Ohio on Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Once a presidential battleground state, Ohio has shifted sharply toward the right over the last decade. The state's 2026 midterm races, which include some of the country's most competitive and expensive, will tell whether Republicans can maintain their dominance. Up for ...