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Ohio speeds ahead in road, bridge rankings

(The Center Square) – Ohio taxpayers are getting more mileage on the money the state invests in maintaining and improving its highways, according to a new report from the Reason Foundation. The Buckeye State has jumped from 10th to fifth in the nation for cost-effectiveness as measured by ...

Inclusive Easter egg hunt set for March 29

STEUBENVILLE — Special Connections will host an inclusive holiday event to welcome spring with its fourth annual Easter egg hunt on March 29. The free event will begin at 2 p.m. at the School of Bright Promise, 256 John Scott Highway, Steubenville. Organizers said there will be plenty of ...

Belmont County 'Celebration of the Arts' returns

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The third Annual Belmont County Celebration of the Arts will be held at the Ohio Valley Mall March 26-29. The Celebration includes the Belmont County Schools High School Art Show and the Visual and Performing Arts Showcase. Exhibits will be displayed Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, March 29. Awards will be given in the following categories: Teachers’ Choice Awards, Merit Awards and The People’s Choice Award. Teachers’ Choice Awards winners, first to fifth place, will be determined by art teachers. Teachers do not vote for their own pieces. From the ...

Trinity event raises awareness, support for heart health treatment

WINTERSVILLE — Several area women were recognized for having a heart for service at an event Friday at the St. Florian Event Center also aimed at raising awareness of heart health for women. It was the second year for Trinity Health System's Crimson Connections For Your Heart Event, which ...

Community comes together to brighten Easter for children in need

MARTINS FERRY — It’s that time of year again: the Discovery Toys Easter basket program is hopping along. Discovery Toys consultant Pat Marcum said she retired in 2013 and later discovered Discovery Toys, which she believes is a great organization. “It’s a wonderful company that sells ...

Mosti joins Jefferson County BDD

STEUBENVILLE — Alyssa Mosti has officially taken her seat as the newest member of the Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities and plans to use her skills to benefit individuals in the community. Mosti, of Wintersville, was approved by the Jefferson County commissioners in ...