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MWCD rangers recognized for excellence in policy and training

NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio — The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District announced it has been recognized for excellence in policy management and training in 2022 by Lexipol, the nation’s leading provider of policy, training and wellness support for first responders and public servants. The ...

Oglebay joins with St. C. Rec Center for art classes

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The J.B. Martin Recreation Center is partnering with Oglebay Institute to bring art classes to the community. Beginning in March, the rec center will host instructors from Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center. City Recreation Director Eric Gay said some art ...

50th wedding anniversary

Chuck and Donna Pettit of Mt. Pleasant celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 20. They were united in marriage on Jan. 20, 1973, at St. Mary Catholic Church in St. Clairsville by the Rev. George Coyne. Chuck is retired from Consol Energy Shoemaker Mine, and his wife, Donna, is retired from WesBanco. They have two children: Kim (Shane) Florence of Shadyside and Kurt (Heather-Ann) Pettit of Shaker Heights, Ohio. They also have five grandchildren: Ryan and Peyton Florence and Olivia, Emerly and Maren Pettit. Their children planned an anniversary party for family in their ...

Timeless Tradition

NEW YORK (AP) — It was Valentine’s Day 1917 in the Minnesota farming village of Lewiston, and Fred Roth — a fourth grader — seems to have come up with just the way to express his love for his sweetheart, Louise Wirt. He gave her a card. The folding, pop-up Valentine’s Day card, on ...

Barnesville library offers Valentine’s Day activities

BARNESVILLE— The Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library is helping residents celebrate Valentine’s Day through a couple upcoming, family-oriented activities. Coming up first, the library has partnered with the Walton Retirement Home, an assisted and independent living facility, for an ...

BLHS celebrates new year at culture fair

CONNORVILLE — Buckeye Local High School and community members celebrated the new year around the world during the 18th annual International Culture Fair on Jan. 25. The BLHS Foreign Language Club turned back the clock a bit to showcase global traditions with displays, music and dancing and ...