Who else is ready for the signs of spring to arrive? I think it was the colorful bouquet my husband, Mike, brought me on Valentine’s Day that made me start thinking about how soon trees and lawns will begin to blossom again. Or maybe it was the dozen roses he brought me the next day, ...

As spring fever sets in, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy the season in Belmont County. The days are growing longer, the temperature rises, and the great outdoors call us to shake off the winter blues. Whether you are a nature enthusiast, a history buff, or a family looking for fun, ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the ways I passed the time while isolated at home was by cooking. Although I had never been much of a kitchen enthusiast before, I found it interesting and entertaining to try new and, to me, unusual recipes and food items. I learned several new soup and ...

This year’s Super Bowl Game and Autumn Lockwood made history. Not only that, but she also has a connection to the Ohio Valley. She made history as the first Black woman to coach in the Super Bowl, and the first one to win. Super Bowl LVII & Super Bowl LIX are making history in ...

Wow! Seventy-five years — can you imagine being married to one person for three-quarters of a century? Actually, I think I can. My husband, Mike, and I will celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in October, and I don’t think either of us would change a thing. On Friday, which just ...

I spend a lot of time looking at screens. Whether I am working at my desk or scrolling through my phone keeping tabs on the news, I definitely get a lot of screen time. That is one of the reasons I never had much interest in virtual reality. Because I didn’t know much about it, I figured I ...