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Free admission to state fair for 4th-graders who use History Pass

COLUMBUS — America 250-Ohio, the official state commission responsible for spearheading Ohio’s celebrations around America’s Semiquincentennial in 2026, announced a special promotion for its popular 4th Grade History Pass. Now through Aug. 4, any fourth grade student who visits the ...

Barton Polkafest is Aug. 4

BARTON — The Barton Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate the 30th annual Barton Polka Fest on Sunday, Aug. 4, once again offering free admission to eight hours of nonstop, polka music by some of the nations top polka bands. The polka fest has been held every year since 1993 (taking ...

Booties and indoor parks — keeping pets cool this summer

PHOENIX (AP) — As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense — at times deadly — heat waves become more common. “It’s really important to ...

Mount Pleasant home tours slated

MOUNT PLEASANT — The Historical Society of Mount Pleasant will “Celebrate America’s History” during its annual tour of properties associated with the 19th century anti-slavery movement on Aug. 3-4. Featured on the tour are 11 historic sites: The Quaker Yearly Meeting House State ...

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Bennett-Welsch

Amanda SueEllen Bennett and Matthew Thomas Welsch would like to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Amanda is the alumni director for West Liberty University, and Matthew is the owner of Vagabond Kitchen in downtown Wheeling. Both Amanda and Matthew are alumni from West ...

Time to spring forward

WASHINGTON (AP) — Standard time comes to an end in most parts of the United States this weekend. You’ll lose an hour of sleep for one night but gain more daylight in the evening in the months ahead. The transition to daylight saving time is official at 2 a.m. local time Sunday across much ...

KIMBERLY CRITSER COURTLAND STABILE

The parents of Kimberly Nicole Critser announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage to Courtland Alexander Stabile, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Stabile. A fall wedding is planned for next year.

KIMBERLY CRITSER COURTLAND STABILE

The parents of Kimberly Nicole Critser announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage to Courtland Alexander Stabile, the son of Mr and Mrs Tony Stabile. A Fall 2023 wedding is planned.

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Couple ties the knot

Luke and Camie Clifford announce that they were recently joined in marriage. Luke, who earned a master’s in educational leadership, has worked in Columbus as a teacher for 32 years and aspires to be a romance writer. He has five children of his own: Isaac (5) Luke Malachi (11) Ella (15) ...

MR. & MRS. TYLER MOORE

The Diamond Lake Event Barn in Scio was the site of the wedding and reception of Julia Alessandra Martinelli and Tyler Michael Moore on May 14. The bride is the daughter of Ray and Debbie Martinelli of Salem, Ohio. The bridegroom’s parents are Mike and DeeDee Moore of Dillonvale. The ...

MR. & MRS. ALEX FRANCIS

Lindsey Michelle McMahon and Alex Anthony Francis were united in marriage on Sept. 5 at Bellaire Christian Church with Pastor Eric White officiating. The bride is the daughter of Nick and Lainie McMahon of Shadyside. The groom is the son of Tony Francis of Saint Clairsville and Kerry ...

MR. & MRS. TODD McKEEGAN

Stacy Nicole Young and Todd Michael McKeegan were married on Sept. 21 at Wheeling Park White Palace. Following the ceremony the couple spent their honeymoon in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The bride is the daughter of Jim Young of Baltimore, Md., and Coleena Groch of Toronto. The groom is the son of ...

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50th wedding anniversary

On, July 20, 2024, Bob and Theresa Reese of St. Clairsville celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They were united in marriage at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Barton by the late Rev. John Kossey. Parents of the couple were the late Peter and Katherine Hanas Silon of Lansing and the ...

70th wedding anniversary

Samuel and Helen (Laskovitch) Vucelich of Shadyside will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on July 12. Samuel was born in Dilles Bottom to Rudy and Amanda Vucelich in January 1930, and Helen was born that October in Uncasville, Connecticut, to Matrona and Ignatz Laskovitch. In ...

68th wedding anniversary

Domenick Jr. and Jacqueline Loccisano of Yorkville are celebrating their 68th wedding anniversary today, Sunday, June 9, 2024. They were united in marriage June 9, 1956, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. Jackie is the daughter of the late John and Naomi Smith of Martins ...

45th wedding anniversary

Ron and Darlene Baker will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 12. They were married on May 12, 1979 in St. Clairsville. Their parents are the late John and Jacqueline Baker; the late Larry Nowakowski; Wanda Stropki of Amsterdam and the late Tom Stropki. Ron served in ...