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Youth Services System brings creativity and attention to a real problem

WHEELING — Here’s a sobering fact: at least 31% of kids exiting the foster care system will end up experiencing homelessness by the time they’re 26 years old. That’s according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, which knows plenty about the foster care system and was also cited by one ...

Local Briefs

Bellaire BOE to meet The Bellaire Local School Board of Education will hold its regular monthly business meeting on Monday, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m.. The meeting will be held in the Bellaire High School cafeteria located at 349 35th Street in Bellaire. Martins Ferry BOE to meet The Martins Ferry City School District Board of Education will hold its Regular Board Meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Martins Ferry City School District Administrative Building. Individuals who wish to be placed on the agenda must notify the Treasurer no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled ...

St. Clairsville Post Trooper of The Year and Dispatcher of the Year announced

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Tyler C. Burd has been selected as the 2026 Trooper of the Year at the St. Clairsville Post and Ohio State Highway Patrol Dispatcher Ava Lucas has been selected as the 2026 Dispatcher of the Year at the St. Clairsville Post. The selection of Burd is in recognition of outstanding service during 2026 at the St. Clairsville Post. The selection of Lucas is in recognition for outstanding service during 2026 at the St. Clairsville Post. Fellow Sworn Officers and Dispatchers at the St. Clairsville Post selected Burd based on his ...

OhioRISE offers help at Red Ribbon Walk

OhioRISE lent support to families battling addiction and its effects during the Red Ribbon Week Community Walk Oct. 25 at Jim Woods Park. Care coordinator Kayla Randazzo knows the needs of her areas of operation. She was on hand to greet attendees and the service providers. “It’s a ...

JVS blood drive turnout exceeds expectations

BLOOMINGDALE-Donors really stepped up for the first of three blood drives at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School on Oct. 29. About 59 people were registered with some walk-ins also taking part in the campaign, which was held by the health technologies program in conjunction with the ...