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Bethlehem Apostolic Temple Celebrating 94th Anniversary

WHEELING -- Bethlehem Apostolic Temple kicked off its weeklong celebration of the church's 94th anniversary during its Sunday service. The church's pastor, Bishop Darrell Cummings, is also celebrating 46 years of pastoral work. Sunday's service featured two special speakers: Bishop Robert ...

Martins Ferry steps up property enforcement with new digital tools

MARTINS FERRY — Efforts to address property maintenance issues throughout Martins Ferry are showing results, city officials say, while a new digital system is helping the city move more quickly when violations are reported. City Safety Director and Code Administrator Melissa Yeso told ...

By the Numbers: Policy Matters Ohio highlights Ohio economic, child care data

COLUMBUS — A recent roundup from Policy Matters Ohio highlights several statistics involving child care capacity, wages, state taxes and household income in Ohio. The Sept. 18 edition of the organization’s “Saturday Stats,” authored by Ben Stein, included the following figures: 124,876 — The number of additional child care slots Policy Matters Ohio estimates could become available if Ohio providers operating below full capacity had enough workers to fully staff their facilities. The organization said three-quarters of the state’s child care centers are operating below full ...

‘Dolly Day’ coming to Bellaire Public Library

BELLAIRE – Bellaire Public Library will be hosting “Dolly Day” in honor of Dolly Parton on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. Parton died on Aug. 25 at the age of 80. Her legacy spans way beyond her country music stardom. She created Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library 31 years ago. The program ...

Bridgeport students build connections through reading

BRIDGEPORT — Bridgeport Exempted Village School District is strengthening culture among the Bulldog family by bringing together the oldest and youngest students. On Sept. 9, groups of Bridgeport High School juniors and seniors paid a visit to Bridgeport Elementary School kindergarteners and ...