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Scholarship up for grabs in STEM trivia challenge

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — High school students across the Ohio Valley can get ready to answer science, technology, engineering and math trivia questions through an app for a chance to win a scholarship. The Ohio Valley Athletic Conference and Ohio Natural Energy Institute partnered to bring a STEM ...

Meadowbrook Church of God to celebrate 50 years in Rayland

RAYLAND — Meadowbrook Church of God is inviting the community to celebrate the church’s 50 th anniversary in Rayland with a special worship service and potluck dinner on Sunday, Sept. 29. Pastor Dave Hennen will preside over a special service at 10:30 a.m. at 10152 State Route 150, with retired pastor Marvin Schooler also speaking. Guests are encouraged to bring a side dish to share at a potluck dinner immediately following the service. The church is interested in hearing memories from those who attend or have attended at any point in Meadowbrook’s history, Hennen ...

Drought affects Ohio’s pawpaws

WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio (AP) — Stubborn drought in Ohio and the shifting weather patterns influenced by climate change appear to be affecting North America’s largest native fruit: the pawpaw. Avocado-sized with a taste sometimes described as a cross between a mango and banana, the ...

William Shatner bringing ‘Wrath of Khan’ to Capitol Theatre

WHEELING — Earthlings in the Ohio Valley will have an opportunity to enjoy a rare treat Sunday evening, when the one and only William Shatner beams down to the Capitol Theatre for a special appearance in Wheeling. The legendary actor will man the bridge for a screening of the classic ...

African Children’s Choir coming to Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — The African Children’s Choir is celebrating its 40th anniversary during a U.S. tour that will stop in Steubenville, marking four decades of transforming lives through the power of music, education and hope. As members embark on this milestone celebration, the choir will ...

Junior Fair Board stocks the trailer to fight hunger

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Jr. Fair Board participated in the Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer initiative during the Belmont County Fair. The board collected 5,680 pounds of food and water during the early September event to be donated to the St. Clairsville Food Pantry. The ...