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The American Red Cross to hold Veterans Day blood drive

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The American Red Cross, as a way to honor those who have served their country in the United States military, will hold a Veterans Day blood drive on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Belmont Hills Country Club, 47080 National Rd. in St. Clairsville. U.S. Army veteran ...

OUE now accepting MLK writing contest submissions

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Ohio Eastern University is accepting submissions for the 2026 MLK Writing Contest In the spirit of reflection and creative expression, Ohio University Eastern’s Cultural Life Committee has announced its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Contest for 2026. Open to ...

New local podcast making waves on social media

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BRIDGEPORT — Ohio Valley residents Kelsey Cromar, Samantha Holcomb, and Taylor Baugh-McIntire are aiming to provide laughs and insight to listeners with their new podcast “Hot Tea, No Sugar.” Created in September under the Rig Studio umbrella in Bridgeport, Cromar said that the podcast ...

Spelling bees are the buzz in Belmont County

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Photo Provided Gabrielle Otto, left, and Jeremiah Wallace show off their awards for finishing first and second, respectively, in the Bellaire Middle School Spelling Bee on Wednesday evening. Both advance to the 2025-26 Belmont County Spelling Bee, scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the ECO ...

Soldier came home on a wing and a prayer

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Lewis P. “Lew” Guido was just 18 years old when he went off to war in 1943. A native of western Pennsylvania, Lew joined the Army Air Force, serving with the 783 Bomber Squadron in the European Theatre. He was not unlike thousands of American soldiers who went to battle during World War ...

Shadyside announces spelling bee winners

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Photo Provided Mackenzie Husek, left, and Carlin Montgomery show off their awards for finishing first and second, respectively, in the Shadyside Middle School Spelling Bee on Thursday afternoon. Both advance to the 2025-26 Belmont County Spelling Bee, scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the ECO ...