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More blood donors needed to help sickle cell patients

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WEIRTON — Blood donors are needed every day to support patients undergoing medical treatments, including those living with sickle cell disease. During Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, Vitalant is highlighting the need for donors. Patients with sickle cell disease often require regular blood transfusions and may need closely matched blood because frequent transfusions can cause antibodies to develop. Only about 3% of eligible people donate blood, making a broad donor base important for providing specialized matches. Donors who give Sept. 1-10 using promo code LABORDAY-2026-V ...

Harmony House celebrates 15 years in Belmont County

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Harmony House is celebrating 15 years of dedicated service to children and families in Belmont County. The St. Clairsville office opened its doors on Aug. 25, 2011. The center has spent the past decade and a half establishing vital community partnerships to protect ...

Langrehr takes over at WVNCC

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WHEELING — The new president at West Virginia Northern Community College knows he has a confusing name to pronounce, so he tells people, “Just call me Andy.” Andrew Langrehr — pronounced “Lang-rare” — was announced in June as WVNCC’s ninth president, succeeding the retiring ...

New year begins at JVS

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BLOOMINGDALE — Incoming juniors and their families explored their new surroundings during orientation at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School. The new students had time to tour the facility, meet their instructors and learn the rules of the school one day before classes officially ...

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Yorkville produce distribution dates set for 2026 YORKVILLE – The Yorkville Produce Distribution has released its 2026 schedule, with monthly distributions planned Saturdays from April through October. New directors Robbie Criss and Ronica Criss, along with their four daughters, announced the schedule and apologized for the late notice, noting it is their first time serving in the role. They said they are working under the guidance of Pastor David Forsythe of Gateway Apostolic Church. Remaining distribution dates are Sept. 12 and Oct. 10 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Flushing Twp. ...

Food Truck Fridays bring local flavor to Beech Hill Bar

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Beech Hill Bar recently launched its Food Truck Fridays in an effort to support other local Ohio Valley businesses. Manager Megan Zimmerman said she came up with the idea after customers frequently asked why the bar doesn’t serve food. “Everyone kept asking about ...