COLUMBUS — As part of a celebration of the arts and arts education, the artwork of Kyleigh Leach, a junior at Union Local High School, has been selected for the 2024-26 Ohio House of Representatives Student Art Exhibition. Leach’s colored pencil rendering of her brother, mother and ...
Domenick Jr. and Jacqueline Loccisano of Yorkville are celebrating their 68th wedding anniversary today, Sunday, June 9, 2024. They were united in marriage June 9, 1956, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. Jackie is the daughter of the late John and Naomi Smith of Martins ...
NEW YORK (AP) — When faced with infertility, Amanda and Jeff Walker had a baby through in vitro fertilization but were left with extra embryos — and questions. Tori and Sam Earle “adopted” an embryo frozen 20 years earlier by another couple. Matthew Eppinette and his wife chose to forgo IVF out of ethical concerns and have no children of their own. All are guided by a strong Christian faith and believe life begins at or around conception. All have wrestled with the same weighty questions: How do you build a family in a way that conforms with your beliefs? Is IVF an ethical ...
The Ohio Valley Farmers’ Market is preparing to put on an event that will celebrate the area’s artisans and put their wares on display. The farmers’ market will host its inaugural Art in the Park event on June 22 from 4-8 p.m. in Bellaire’s Union Park. The event will feature artisan and heritage craft vendors including a potter, blacksmith, wool spinner, wood carver, artists, and many others. The event will also feature a children’s area with face painting by Fairytale Faces by Natalie, balloons by Beyond Balloons, storyteller Mike Perry at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., and a craft ...
MARTINS FERRY — Don Iannone, a native of Martins Ferry, author, professor and expert in economic development and public policy, will give a talk about his writing, including his new book on the American Dream and the upcoming presidential election. The event will take place 1-3 p.m. ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Whether you go big, small or DIY, there are lots of ways to please dad on Father’s Day. Homemade cards and drawings, and things made of clay or popsicle sticks, are evergreen options from little hands. So is gathering your top family photos for framing, or knitting up a ...
