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Students win district title for American legion flag program

POWHATAN POINT — Two students are district winners with a test that tested their knowledge of the American flag. Olivia Murray St. Mary Central School in Martins Ferry won first place for the girls division a few months ago after Richard Smathers from the American Legion Post 228 in Powhatan ...

Women urged to be vigilant on heart disease

WINTERSVILLE — Laurie Labishak, marketing director for Trinity Health System, told the many attending the medical system’s first Crimson Connections for Your Heart Event that heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. “One in three women. It’s a startling ...

Campbell police officer brings down dog-trainer fraud

CAMPBELL, Ohio — Remi the pit bull had a designation for being dangerous, but he was not nearly as big a threat as the man who killed him. However, Remi and his family would get the last word, thanks to the persistence of a Campell police officer. Steffen Baldwin had Ohio and the world ...

Monroe Central boys win state title

DAYTON — Monroe Central’s boys’ basketball team took the term March Madness to its fullest Saturday afternoon. The Seminoles (26-3) brought home the Ohio Division VI state championship with a cherished, 42-35, victory over Marion Local before a crowd of 7,285 packed inside the ...

Dillonvale veterans celebrate 106 years of the American Legion

DILLONVALE — Members of American Legion Francis McCook Post 529 in Dillonvale celebrated 106 years of the American Legion earlier this month. During its regular meeting, members celebrated the 106th anniversary of the American Legion by eating cherry and strawberry cake. Dillonville’s ...

Post 1 observes birthday

WHEELING — American Legion Post 1 in Wheeling has been around longer than any Legion post in America, spending the last 106 years as a champion of military veterans in the United States. There’s a secret to that longevity according to Legion National Commander James LaCoursiere. Post ...