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OOGEEP taking applications for 2023 scholarship program

Life January 7, 2023

GRANVILLE, Ohio — The Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program, along with the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Foundation, is now accepting applications for the 2023 scholarship program. Students who are interested in pursuing careers in the natural gas and oil industry can qualify for a $1,000 scholarship. Applications will be accepted through March 1. Scholarships are awarded to Ohio students interested in pursuing careers such as petroleum engineer, finance, equipment operator, mechanical engineer, welder and many more. The scholarship can be used to attend an accredited ...

Move on from COVID? Child care disruptions continue

Life January 7, 2023

Forty-seven. That’s how many days of child care Kathryn Anne Edwards’ 3-year-old son has missed in the past year. RSV, COVID-19 and two bouts of the dreaded preschool scourge of hand, foot and mouth disease struck one after another. The illnesses were so disruptive that the labor ...

Veterans donate to kids in need

Life December 24, 2022

Photo Provided American Legion Post 159 donates $500 to the Salvation Army Giving Tree at the Ohio Valley Mall. Shown from left are legion Commander Larry Barnes, Salvation Army Maj. Norma Patrick and legion Adjutant Rick Johnson.

College News

Life December 24, 2022

Area students named to Muskingum U. Dean’s List NEW CONCORD, Ohio — The following students have been named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List at Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must earn a term GPA of 3.60 or above on a minimum load of 12 completed semester hours of A-F graded coursework. Bridgeport – Heather Dawson Flushing – Baylee Magnani Martins Ferry – Kiri Williams St. Clairsville – Dominic Gorence, Tania Powell, Justin Hoover Fahnestock named to Muskingum U. Merit List NEW CONCORD, Ohio — Rachel ...

New Year’s weight loss challenge near

Life December 24, 2022

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — As 2022 comes to an end, Better You Nutrition and Mounds of Nutrition are joining forces to kick off 2023 with a combined Weight Loss Challenge. The nutrition clubs, located in St. Clairsville and Moundsville, offer over 100 flavors of meal replacement shakes and a variety of energy boosting teas. In addition to being a healthy bar for individuals seeking a healthy alternative to fast food, the clubs hold weight loss challenges and cardio drumming exercise classes. While the challenge goal is for participants to lose weight and sustain the loss in a healthy way, ...

Datebook

Life December 24, 2022

ON SUNDAY, January 1, Pastor Matt Close will be sharing on “Being a Both/And Believer” from John 1:14 at the 8:15 a.m. traditional service, 9:30 a.m. contemporary service and the 11 a.m. blended service at East Richland Friends Church, 67885 Friends Church Road, St. Clairsville. The public is invited. You can also join us online at erfriends.com/watch or on Facebook.com/eastrichland. Adult Sunday Morning Small Groups are offered during the 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. hours. Classes are provided for children from newborn to grade six during the entire morning. Youth for grades 7-12 ...