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First-of-its-kind garden to take root on Old World Garden in Ohio

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QUAKER CITY — A one-of-a-kind garden project is taking root in the heart of Guernsey County, promising to put the region on the national map for garden tourism, sustainability and outdoor hospitality. Old World Garden, a 46-acre farm located just outside of Cambridge, Ohio, has announced the development of the Grassland Gardens, a first-of-its-kind garden in the United States that will be fully dedicated to ornamental grasses. When completed in 2027, the main garden will span over 3 acres and feature more than 10,000 ornamental grass plantings, along with a range of displays for all ...

Spreading mental health awareness at Bellaire High School

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BELLAIRE — Bellaire High School students played a cup game that helped them connect with each other as peer-led intervention group Sources of Strength recognized the struggles of mental health this week. Students participated in a team building activity Wednesday as Mental Health ...

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MAYNARD – The Maynard Christians Women’s Club announced the speaker for its 2025 Memorial Day Service will be Sgt. Gerald Alan Dopkiss II, U.S. Army 2005-2013. Unit 4-101 Pathfinder F Company, 101st Airborne Division. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. May 26. Dopkiss was born and raised in Maynard. His parents still reside in the community. His mother is a member of Maynard Christians Women’s Club. He is married to Marisa DelVecchio Dopkiss and has two sons, Caiden and Colton. He will also speak at the Barton service held at 10 a.m. May 26. Dopkiss served two tours in ...

Honoring the fallen

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BELMONT — The Concentrated Conduct Adjustment Program and Crossfit for Change students helped American Legion Post 312 place American flags at military grave sites across Belmont County to honor deceased veterans as Memorial Day approaches. The Belmont County Juvenile Court C-CAP/community ...

5K will support Bible-based LifeWise program

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Belmont County schools’ LifeWise programs are teaming up to raise funds to support their efforts through a 5K race. The 5K will start at 8:30 a.m. with packet pickup and late registration at 7 a.m. Aug. 9 at the Belmont County Fairgrounds, 45420 Roscoe Road, St. ...

Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund announces 2025 grant recipients

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NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio has awarded nearly $3,000 in grants to organizations advancing quality of life in the region. “We are honored to be investing in individuals and organizations who share my father’s commitment to the people and places of Appalachian Ohio,” said Eric Myers, a Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund committee member and Myers’ son. “Our hope is that this funding not only improves lives but uplifts communities.” The 2025 grantees are: ∫ The Groknu Foundation, through a fiscal sponsorship ...