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DeWine announces safety and security support for colleges, universities

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced that 33 colleges and universities in Ohio will receive a total of $5 million in funding for security projects that enhance the safety of students and staff. “These funds will go directly toward helping our institutions of higher education become more secure,” said DeWine. “The importance of campus safety cannot be overstated, and Ohio is committed to supporting efforts that keep our colleges and universities safe.” The grant awards are part of the 2022 Campus Safety Grant Program, which was funded with support from the Ohio ...

MARK ARMITAGE

Mark Armitage, 70, of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away, Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at East Ohio Regional Hospital. He was born November 13, 1952, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late John and Lois (Kyre) Armitage. Mark is survived by his wife, Loretta (Richards) Armitage; his son, John (Heather) Armitage; two brothers, Gary (Barbara) Armitage and John (Joann) Armitage; three grandchildren, Allison, Lindsey and Carson and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Mark and celebrate his life on Sunday, December 4th, from 4-8, at the Borkoski Funeral Home, ...

LILLIAN “PEARL” BENSON

Lillian “Pearl” Benson, 84, Barnesville died Wednesday. Visitation Monday 11:00am until service at 1:00pm at Campbell-Plumly- Milburn Funeral Home.

RONALD LAMP

Ronald E. Lamp, 67, died Nov. 28, 2022. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

BETTY GORDON

Betty Lou Gordon, 96, of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at her home. She was born February 15, 1926, the daughter of the late Roy and Eleanor (Meyer) Williams. She retired from the Belmont Metropolitan Housing Authority as manager. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Martins Ferry, Fire Department Auxiliary, Elks Lodge of Martins Ferry, Park Legion Bowling League, where she served as sectary and was an Election Poll worker for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years James F. ...

CHERYLL “FRANCEY” GODDARD

Cheryll Frances “Francey” Goddard, age 77 of Sardis, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at her residence. She was born October 1, 1945, in Hartford City, IN, daughter of the late Franklin Andrew and Yvonne Daetmyer Jackson. Mrs. Goddard was a retired schoolteacher having taught in Red Key School and Beallsville High School where she also coached volleyball, softball and served as a cheerleading advisor. A member of the New Martinsville United Methodist Church New Martinsville, WV, where she was very active serving with the United Methodist Women, the Choir, and ...