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Technology is advancing in Martins Ferry school system

MARTINS FERRY — Ohio University Live Network screens are making their way into Martins Ferry High School for students to receive college credit from the school. Ohio University Live Network is a college credit program for students in grades seven through 12 to use video conference ...

Two historic churches offer lessons for an America divided both now and then

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — George Washington. Benjamin Franklin. Betsy Ross. The two Founding Fathers and the seamstress of the American flag all once worshipped on the now centuries-old wooden pews of Christ Church. It’s the site of colonial America’s break with the Church of England — and ...

Orange, black, pink and purple: Some twists for creative Halloween parties

NEW YORK (AP) — “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers,” says the heroine in L.M. Montgomery’s book “Anne of Green Gables.” All we autumn aficionados feel the same, right? The season usually takes its star turn in October, with peak leaves, sweater-worthy days, ...

Witches don’t need magic to float

BELMONT — Area residents can don their best pointy, black hat and have an enchanting time this week. Happy Goat Yoga and Paddleboarding is hosting its annual Barkcamp State Park Hallowed Witches Float from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 26. The annual event has been such a success that Happy Goat ...

Goodworks Veterinary Hospital helping humane society

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Area residents can donate items to help adoptable kittens housed by the Belmont County Humane Society and join a raffle at Goodworks Veterinary Hospital. The “Fill the Sleigh for the Strays” collection and “Santa Paws is coming to Town” raffle are fundraisers ...

Fall is perfect time to plant a tree

NEW YORK (AP) — If you’ve been pining to plant a tree, now is a great time. The season’s cooling temperatures and still-warm soil mean less stress on newly planted trees, which allows them to direct more energy into growing strong roots rather than struggling to survive the heat and ...