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SCHOOL ZONE

As students head back to school, drivers should be ready for increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic, especially in neighborhoods and school zones. With recent data indicating an uptick in fatal pedestrian crashes, it is more important than ever for motorists and students to remain vigilant ...

Make weeknight meals a breeze

(Family Features) After a long day in the classroom or at the office, it’s tough to top bringing the family together with a home-cooked meal. This simple yet flavorful idea from Milk Means More call for limited instructions and ingredients lists fueled by dairy favorites that provide ...

Fall Craft & Food Festival is Sept. 10 in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT — St. Paul Lutheran Church’s 9th Annual Fall Craft and Food Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 10 at the church located 56381 National Road, Bridgeport. The festival features more than 65 vendors that will be indoor and out, a large inside food court with ...

5 things to consider when looking for a new job

New York (AP) — Looking for a new job is a balancing act: Some people change roles for a shorter commute or better salary, others want health insurance or flexible schedules, and still others are looking to work in a new or different industry. Hiring is booming in the U.S. — the economy ...

Ohio, West Virginia sales tax holidays continue

MARTINS FERRY — Ohio Valley residents may want to take advantage of sales tax holidays in both Ohio and West Virginia this weekend, Aug. 6-7. The holidays are aimed at helping families purchase clothing and supplies for going back to school. It kicked off on Friday and runs through Sunday ...

Create a haven for birds

As I write this, I can hear a cardinal trilling in the backyard. I don’t have to look out the open window to confirm the source of the sounds that come through it; I’ve come to recognize the songs and their singers. I know it’s the mourning dove whose cooing wakes me in the morning and ...