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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 ...

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 drought often seen in summer. And, because the trees are preparing for dormancy, that energy doesn’t have to be shared with root and flower growth. Since planting a tree is a long-term investment, it’s important to get it right, and that will require a bit of research. For starters, choose the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pagots celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Joseph and Clara Antolak Pagot of St. Clairsville celebrated their 50th golden wedding anniversary on Oct. 12. They were united in marriage on Oct. 12, 1974, at St. Mary Catholic Church in St. Clairsville by Monsignor George Coyne. Parents of the couple are the late Stanley and Frances ...