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St. John Central Academy hits the bullseye with new sport

BELLAIRE — At St. John Central Academy, an up-and-coming sport is hitting the bullseye among students. The Fighting Irish recently added archery to the list of available options for students, and the early returns have been impactful for the Belmont County school. The school has 10 archers ...

Lab-grown diamonds have sparkling price tags, but cloudy claims

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The muted sounds of hammering and sanding drift down to the first floor of Bario Neal, a jewelry store in Philadelphia, where rustic artwork that mimics nature hangs on warmly-lit walls. Waiting for one of those rings is Haley Farlow, a 28-year-old second grade teacher ...

Falconry association unleashes the dogs

HOLLOWAY — The Ohio Falconry Association kicked off its inaugural Dirt Hawking with Dachshunds event Friday at the Holloway Old Timer’s Association. The event will continue throughout the weekend as falconers hunt rabbits and other small game with the help of dachshunds. Rick Thompson, ...

Score one for red on Super Bowl Sunday

NEW YORK (AP) — Ever-present on the lips of Taylor Swift and the uniforms of both Super Bowl teams. In streetwear and along the Gucci runway. Amid the sea of Valentine’s Day goods and in bright, dopamine home decor. The color red has gone boom as loud as TNT. Not that TNT. We’re ...

Harrison Extension Office looking for 4-H volunteers

CADIZ — The Harrison County Extension Office is looking for volunteers for this year’s Harrison County 4-H program. Volunteers can choose if they would like to help with the Cloverbud program or 4-H program. According to the Extension Office’s website: “Younger children age 5 and in ...

Five in 2024 Woman of Impact class

WHEELING — Five prominent local women will help advance heart health and raise life-saving funds to fight their No. 1 health threat with the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, as members of its Ohio Valley 2024 Woman of Impact class. Now three years ...