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Local Farm Bureau leaders visit officials in Washington

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — More than 100 Ohio Farm Bureau members, including Belmont County Farm Bureau Vice President Caitlyn Romshak, traveled to Washington, D.C., recently to visit face-to-face with lawmakers about issues that could have major implications to Farm Bureau members across Ohio. This year’s trip to the nation’s capital included county Farm Bureau presidents and vice presidents along with Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals and members of the AgriPOWER Class XIII leadership institute “To have over 100 Ohio Farm Bureau members, all diverse in their roles in Ohio ...

‘Legend of Santa’ is Nov. 6 on OUE stage

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Legend of Santa, a series of stories depicting how Santa Claus came to exist from ancient times through present day, is set to hit the stage at Ohio University Eastern’s Shannon Hall Theater on Nov. 6. The performance will begin at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults ...

October makes dental hygiene students smile

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WEST LIBERTY — October is making the West Liberty University’s Sarah Whitaker Glass School of Dental Hygiene students smile because it’s National Dental Hygiene Month. “Good oral health is so important, not just to your smile but to your overall health,” said Stephanie Meredith, ...

Barnesville FFA compete in soil judging competition

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BARNESVILLE — This year the Barnesville High School Future Farmers of America participated in the District 8 Soil Judging Competition with several students winning awards. The District Competition was held on Oct. 8 with 24 Barnesville students competing. Two teams qualified to compete ...

Free meals for veterans offered Nov. 11 at Barnesville restaurant

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BARNESVILLE — The Belmont County Farm Bureau and KFC/A&W Restaurant of Barnesville invites veterans to enjoy a free meal on Veterans Day, which is Nov. 11. Belmont County Farm Bureau President Alexander Davidson is extending an invitation to all local veterans to attend the Veteran Salute meal on Friday, Nov. 11. The Belmont County Farm Bureau and KFC/A&W Restaurant are joining together to provide a free meal to veterans in honor of the service they have given to the country. The meal, along with dessert, will be served from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and all veterans are invited to ...

Vaccines may protect from more than the flu

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MARTINS FERRY — As fall begins and the annual influenza season emerges, many thoughts turn to flu vaccinations, which prevent more than 100,000 U.S. flu-related hospitalizations every year, according to the CDC. Exciting research has emerged providing convincing evidence to encourage individuals to receive a flu shot this year: reduced risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementia. According to this newly published research, with nearly 2 million participants, data shows that people who do not get vaccinated against influenza have a 60 percent higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s or ...