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FLUSHING UNITED Methodist church, 301 High St., Flushing, will have its Fall Rummage Sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4. All day Friday is $2 a bag day. Lots of clothing, household items, toys, miscellaneous items. Call 740-968-3664 for more information. SUNDAY, SEPT. 29, Pastor Aaron Szloboda will be sharing from the Gospel of Luke 19:28-48 at the 8 a.m. traditional and 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. contemporary services at East Richland Friends Church, 67885 Friends Church Road, St. Clairsville. The public is invited and can join online at erfriends.com/watch or on ...

Night at the Museum: History of Quilt-Making in America

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BARNESVILLE — The Belmont County Historical Society invites the public to the Victorian Mansion Museum at 6 p.m. Monday for Terry Tickhill Terrell’s talk, “History of Quilt-Making in America.” Her talk about quilts is free and open to the public. Guests are invited to bring a quilt ...

Why Americans are flocking to destinations in fall

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(AP) — Airbnb released its latest insights at the end of August 2024, highlighting key trends for the upcoming fall season. The data shows that the period between September and November typically offers the lowest prices for bookings on the platform. This makes fall the most affordable time to travel for those looking to save on accommodations while still enjoying their vacations. And the feedback they received from their guests proves price is a contributing factor for 85% of the respondents. Bnbfinder, a vacation rental booking site without service fees, also conducted a survey ...

Summer vacation is over for houseplants, time to repot them

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(AP) — The best time to repot a houseplant is in spring, when its root system is actively growing and can quickly establish itself in its new home. But a fall repotting could be warranted if a plant has spent the summer outgrowing its container outdoors. Most species we consider ...

Future of Belmont County Essay Contest opens for students from first grade to seniors

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Create Our Future and the Community Improvement Corp. of Belmont County invite Belmont County youth, first grade through high school seniors, to submit essays about the future of Belmont County for an opportunity to win prizes. The deadline is Oct. 30. Thanks to contest sponsors, first, second and third place winners will be selected in each of the divisions: Grades 1-4, Grades 5-8, and Grades 9-12. First place winners in each division will receive $300; second place winners in each division will receive $200, and third place winners in each division will ...