COLUMBUS — America 250-Ohio, the official state commission responsible for spearheading Ohio’s celebrations around America’s Semiquincentennial in 2026, announced a special promotion for its popular 4th Grade History Pass. Now through Aug. 4, any fourth grade student who visits the ...
BARTON — The Barton Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate the 30th annual Barton Polka Fest on Sunday, Aug. 4, once again offering free admission to eight hours of nonstop, polka music by some of the nations top polka bands. The polka fest has been held every year since 1993 (taking ...
PHOENIX (AP) — As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense — at times deadly — heat waves become more common. “It’s really important to ...
MOUNT PLEASANT — The Historical Society of Mount Pleasant will “Celebrate America’s History” during its annual tour of properties associated with the 19th century anti-slavery movement on Aug. 3-4. Featured on the tour are 11 historic sites: The Quaker Yearly Meeting House State ...
On, July 20, 2024, Bob and Theresa Reese of St. Clairsville celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They were united in marriage at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Barton by the late Rev. John Kossey. Parents of the couple were the late Peter and Katherine Hanas Silon of Lansing and the ...
STEUBENVILLE — Local author and former Somerton resident Lynne Modranski has a new book on tap. Modranski has published more than 60 books over the past two decades. And her latest book, “Marks on the Wall,” launched on June 18. “Even the strongest Christians get tired of the rules and rituals. All those demands make life tedious and tiresome,” Modranski said about her newest release. “I find most Christ followers have a strong desire to keep their lives in line with the Bible, but they’re bogged down by the struggle to be good enough. The more I studied scripture, I ...
