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Bethany College to host 11th-annual Women and Leadership Symposium

BETHANY – Bethany College will host its 11th-annual Women and Leadership Symposium, Friday and Saturday, bringing together professionals, alumni and students for a weekend focused on leadership, career development and networking. With a theme of “Winning in the Workplace and Beyond,” the symposium will be held at Commencement Hall on the Bethany College campus, with a keynote address from Toria Tolley, a 1978 graduate of the college, former CNN anchor, award-winning journalist, and communications coach. During her 30-year on-air career, Tolley reported live from some of the ...

West Liberty University launches Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling program

WEST LIBERTY — West Liberty University is expanding its graduate offerings with the launch of a new Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling program, set to begin in this fall. Developed to address the growing need for mental and behavioral health professionals, the program provides a flexible and accessible pathway for students seeking careers in counseling while continuing to work in their communities. “The need for qualified mental health professionals continues to grow in West Virginia and across the country,” said Susan Ridley, associate professor and chair of the Art ...

Steubenville income tax levy renewals on primary ballot

STEUBENVILLE — Levies the city of Steubenville relies on to resurface streets, pay firefighters/EMTs, police and other employees, fund recreation improvements and even leverage federal and state grants are up for renewal in the May 5 election. If approved by voters, Steubenville’s 0.7% ...

Ohio judges now free to endorse political candidates

A longtime judge in Ohio did not violate ethics rules when he used his personal Facebook account to support his son’s political career, the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled in a case that affects all judges in the state. John William Rudduck should face no penalty for endorsing son Brett’s ...

Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K

DETROIT (AP) — After a few years of sharing a 2019 Chevrolet Trax, Dana Eble and Tyler Marcus are finally looking for a second car. But as they jump into the market, the young married couple isn't sure what they can afford. "I just keep seeing a lot of different aspects of life getting ...

WVU Medicine Cherishes Partnership With Wellness Weekend

WVU Medicine North Region President Douglass Harrison has watched the Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend presented by WVU Medicine grow over the last few years and remains impressed that the event’s growth continues. “I think this race is gaining so much momentum year after year,” he said. “It’s becoming a tradition and I think people look forward to it.” Event organizers are looking forward to welcoming thousands of participants and spectators over the weekend, set for May 23-24 in downtown Wheeling. The Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend presented by WVU Medicine offers ...