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Turn clocks ahead, test smoke alarms

DAYLIGHT SAVING time begins this Sunday, March 12, and the American Red Cross Central Appalachia Region reminds everyone to turn your clocks forward one hour and test your smoke alarms. Did you know working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by half? That’s why it’s ...

Flushing Masons install new officers

FLUSHING — Frank D. Ballog of Cadiz has been elected and installed as Master of Flushing Masonic Lodge No. 298. Ballog was installed by Brian Breyer, district deputy grand master of the 23rd Masonic District. Richard Bradley was the installing marshall. This 165th annual installation ...

DeSantis’ new Disney World board hints at future controversy

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The first meeting of the new board of Walt Disney World’s government — overhauled by sweeping legislation signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as punishment for Disney publicly challenging Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill — dealt with the ...

Two Irish stories and a loaf of bread

WHEELING — As fun as it is for today’s Americans of any ancestry to embrace all things Irish come St. Patrick’s Day, it wasn’t always so. This story includes some little-known tales from Wheeling’s Irish past and a classic holiday recipe that’s within the skill range of most ...

Aaa cautions drivers to stay alert as they spring forward

SPRINGING FORWARD can mean falling back into a bad driving habit — drowsy driving. The arrival of Daylight Saving Time this weekend means one less hour of sleep, a darker morning commute and the potential for more sleepy drivers on the road. AAA is reminding drivers to adjust their sleeping habits along with their clocks, to stay alert behind the wheel and to look out for pedestrians, especially children who will be on their way to school and may be hard to see. “When the time changes, sleep cycles are interrupted and drivers can be more tired than they realize,” said Jana ...

Ohio Eastern Esports Center grand opening set for March 2023

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — After months of planning and collaborating with students, Ohio University Eastern’s new Esports Center is complete with a grand opening planned for 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. “We are always looking for ways to bring students together that reflect the current student culture ...