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UMWA Local #1304 to meet HOPEDALE — UMWA Local #1304 will hold its regular meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Hopedale American Legion, 48225 Rabbit Road, Hopedale. Breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m. Martins Ferry Council meeting set MARTINS FERRY — The Martins Ferry City ...

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SATURDAY MARKET AT THE PIKE — The Pike 40 in Morristown hosts a farmers market every Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon beginning April 4 and continuing through the season. BACKWOODS BASH FESTIVAL — SlapNasty Entertainment will host the Backwoods Bash May 29-31 at Holistic Acres Event Center in ...

‘Freedom isn’t free’

WINTERSVILLE — Mike Petrella offered a reminder of what Memorial Day stands for. "We always remember that freedom isn't free, and we honor our fallen heroes. Today is not a day off from work, it's not a day about a barbecue, it's not a day to go swimming. It is a day to remember why you are ...

Weirton reminded of Memorial Day’s true meaning

WEIRTON — A local pastor and veteran took time Monday to remind area residents about the true meaning of Memorial Day. The Rev. Rudy McAllister, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church who served 34 years in the U.S. Air Force, including tours during Operation Desert Storm, Operation Desert ...

Bridgeport Schools names Kropka as Director of the Bridge

BRIDGEPORT — Bridgeport Exempted Village School District has named Trina Kropka as director of the district’s upcoming multipurpose facility known as “the Bridge,” a 31,000-square-foot health, education and community center nearing completion on the campus. The board approved the ...

Edison Equine team bound for Nationals

RICHMOND — The Edison High School FFA Equine Team is headed to a national competition in June after earning a state runner-up finish and securing a spot among Ohio’s top programs. Members Maddie Granatir, Ellie Richards, Mimi Ault and Leila Sudvary attended the Edison Local Board of ...