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Congratulations, today is your day: A free book giveaway to honor Dr. Seuss’ birthday

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NEW YORK (AP) — Babies born Saturday, March 2, could get a birthday present featuring somebody who knows how to have fun — The Cat in the Hat. Dr. Seuss Enterprises is celebrating the iconic children’s author’s 120th birthday with a free giveaway of “The Cat in the Hat” to U.S. residents who have a baby born this March 2. The offer is on a first-come, first-served basis, capping at 10,000 copies. Entrants must be at least 18, legal residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., and be parents or legal guardians of a child born March 2, 2024. “Helping ensure all ...

Harshman releases new poetry book

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WHEELING — Marc Harshman’s newest poetry collection, “Following the Silence,” has just been published by Press 53, Winston-Salem, N.C. His previous title, “Woman in Red Anorak” (Lynx House / University of Washington Press) won the Blue Lynx Prize. His 14th children’s book, ...

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NEW MARTINSVILLE — ArtsLink’s Concert Series continues Tuesday with a performance by comedy percussion duo Buckets N Boards. The show will start at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Theater in New Martinsville. This is a free concert, thanks to the Stealey Community Fund. Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show is an imaginative work brought to life by two prolific performers. Matt Levingston and Gareth Sever, musicians and comedians, bring a joyous charm to this full stage production. The comedy, centered on improvisational interactions with the crowd, is the driving force of the show.

Buckeye Local preserves the past

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CONNORVILLE — People went around the world in a matter of minutes during the 19th Annual International Culture Fair at Buckeye Local High School on Thursday. Hundreds of spectators appeared to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of nearly 40 countries spanning from the Americas to Europe ...

Local students take top honors at annual math competition

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Local middle school students recently competed to test their math and problem-solving skills at the 2024 MATHCOUNTS competition. The event was held at Belmont College’s Academic Technical Center in St. Clairsville on Feb. 16. More than 100 competitors from seven ...

Farmers gather in Columbus for 2024 Ag Day

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COLUMBUS — Hundreds of Ohio Farm Bureau members, including representatives from Belmont County Farm Bureau, gathered in downtown Columbus to meet one-on-one with their state senators and representatives during Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual Ag Day at the Capitol on Feb. 21. Ohio Farm Bureau ...