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LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Local artist Tom Ott of Follansbee was recognized as a featured artist during the art walk held on May 8 at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg. The event drew a strong community turnout and celebrated regional creativity through exhibitions, live interaction with artists, and an ...

Bordas & Bordas Joins In Supporting Wellness Weekend

Jamie Bordas – for much of his life and especially his career as an attorney – has been a strong supporter of both family and fitness. That has come from his tenure as president of the Wheeling YMCA board of directors, his time coaching youth sports and him and wife Stacy shuttling their ...

A record-breaking race and Catholic blessing highlight the role of faith for Kenyan runners

AIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — A Catholic church in Eldoret, an epicenter of global long-distance running in the north Rift Valley region of Kenya, is in the spotlight after a runner prayed there and later won the London Marathon. In the process, he broke a record many once thought was impossible. Sabastian Sawe, 31, maintained a blistering pace and clinched the April 26 race in a record time of 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds, becoming the first human to run the 26.2-mile distance in under two hours in an official marathon. He made his marathon debut in 2024, in Valencia, Spain, winning ...

Sermon topics

• Bell Chapel UMC: "Encounters with Jesus: An Attitude of Gratitude" • Cadiz Presbyterian Church: "Standing Alone!" • Cove Presbyterian Church: "Finding the Strength and the Courage to Proclaim our Faith" • Finley Church: 10:45 a.m., "Becoming Servants;" 6 p.m., "We Have a Hope" • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): "Witnesses" • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: "The Royal Law" • Memorial Baptist Church: "Light of the World" John 8:12-20 • St. Paul's Church: "Building Up a Church" • St. Stephen's Episcopal Church: "You will Be My Witnesses" ...

Yard of the month edited

Contributed New Cumberland has announced the Yard of the Month winner for April. The winning yard belongs to Esther and Greg Tinz, who reside on Second Avenue. Mayor Will White presented the award and a check along with the yard of the month sign. The sign will remain in their yard until the ...