Carol Sue Balk, 88, of Martins Ferry, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born on December 25, 1937, the daughter of the late, Paul Maguire and Anna E, (Malis) Maguire Pappa. Carol was retired from the former Islay’s of Martins Ferry and Rogers Jewelers- OVM Office. In ...

FAIRBORN — Braylen Blomquist comes from a baseball family. That family includes his father, Dave, and older brothers, Tyler and Kaden, both of whom starred at West Liberty. However, being the youngest, Braylen had a chance to learn the game at a young age by watching. “I grew up ...

Maybe it's a scratched-up old sideboard found at a yard sale and turned into a snazzy media console. Or a couple of well-traveled vintage trunks given a new home as bedside tables. Designers and DIYers are breathing new life into old furniture, not just restoring but reimagining and giving ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...