My youngest brother Ron and I were visiting on a call just before Christmas. I am the oldest of six boys. My parents had their hands full. Ron was the brother who picked up a hot charcoal when he was two years old, a story I told in a recent article. The lesson was to learn from your mistakes. ...

William F. Rodak, age 70 of Lancaster, passed away on December 24, 2025 at the Pickering House surrounded by loving family. He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on September 16, 1955 to William L. and Joan (Dickson) Rodak. Bill was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Bill ...

The turning of the calendar to the new year signifies a lot of new things. But, in the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference, it also signifies an opportunity to recognize its past as members of the latest OVAC Hall of Fame class are announced. The first four selections in the Class of 2026 are ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm. But many professions allow little time or access to ...

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. flu infections showed signs of a slight decline last week, but health officials say it is not clear that this severe flu season has peaked. New government data posted Friday — for flu activity through last week — showed declines in medical office visits due to ...

MARTINS FERRY — Bellaire gave Martins Ferry all it could handle in their initial meeting last month in The House of Champions. In that contest, the Big Reds trailed by just four points with 30 seconds remaining. The Purple Riders eventually held on for a 73-65 win. The two ancient rivals ...