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Which strength training method is best for you?

(AP) — When it comes to weight-resistance exercise, you can choose free weights such as dumbbells or barbells. Or weight machines, which are often driven by cables or levers. You can use resistance bands or tubes to build strength. Or try pushups and pullups — old standbys that create ...

Belmont County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting set for Aug.12

BARNESVILLE — Belmont County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting of members will be held Aug. 12 at Shady Lane Event Center, 94 Shady Lane, Barnesville. Doors open at 5 p.m. with time to visit sponsor displays. The dinner and meeting will start at 6 p.m., and the meal will be catered by “Two Stack Bar-B-Que.” Voting on proposed policies and code of regulations, along with electing Board of Trustees members, and electing delegates to OFBF 2026 Annual Meeting will take place. Belmont County Farm Bureau president Mike Burkhart, encourages all members to attend the meeting to be well ...

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South Bellaire Methodist Church will be holding its annual back to school clothing giveaway 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Presbyterian Church gym located on Guernsey Street in Bellaire. All clothing is free with no restrictions as to how much each family may take. This giveaway is available to everyone in any of the local communities with no income restrictions. This is the event’s ninth year. If you have any questions or need more information, contact Mary Doty at 740-695-2995 or marydoty7291@att.net. Martins Ferry Knights of Columbus will hold a fish fry at the council home, ...

Explore Dysart Woods at Ohio County Lunch With Books

WHEELING — The Ohio County Public Library’s next Lunch With Books program will focus on Dysart Woods. The program will take place at noon on Tuesday at the library in downtown Wheeling. Ohio University Associate Professor Jacqueline Yahn will transport guests to the trails of Dysart ...

Best Sellers By The Associated Press

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil” by V.E. Schwab (Tor) 2. “The First Gentleman” by Patterson/Clinton (Little, Brown and Knopf) 3. “Never Flinch” by Stephen King (Scribner) 4. “Atmosphere” by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Ballantine) 5. “With a Vengeance” by Riley Sager (Dutton) 6. “The River Is Waiting” by Wally Lamb (S&S/Rucci) 7. “King of Ashes” by S.A. Cosby (Pine & Cedar) 8. “Great Big Beautiful Life” by Emily Henry (Berkley) 9. “Nightshade” by Michael Connelly (Little, Brown) 10. “My Friends” by Fredrik ...

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Experience high tea inside the beautiful Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum at 11:30 a.m. June 28. In addition, there will be a style show of wedding attire featuring items from the textile collection. Reservations and advance payment are required and can be made at bit.ly/RoseTea25 or by calling 740-425-2926. For more information about the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum and upcoming events, visit belmontcountymuseum.com. Information can also be found on the museum’s Facebook page and Instagram. AN Indoor yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 27, ...