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Do better for officers with head injuries

Awareness of the consequences of head injuries for athletes has grown considerably in recent years. We know now that their mental health and behavior can be dramatically affected by head injuries. A study by Ohio State University’s Chronic Brain Injury program, which was published Monday in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, says one group has been overlooked in the move toward better concussion surveillance. In surveying Ohio law enforcement officers, researchers discovered 74 percent reported a lifetime history of one or more head injuries — 30 percent of which are ...

Nothing to do? Very far from it

If you have found yourself thinking that summer is slipping away, you really are not that far off. Kids will be returning to school in a few weeks, and that means high school football will be back. In fact, while football players and other fall sports athletes are going through training work, some activities already have started —the golf season is underway, and soccer and volleyball will be starting in about a week. Another reminder is in the annual sales tax holidays. While West Virginia’s has passed, Ohio’s annual tax break will continue until 11:59 p.m. Thursday. With ...

Annual 5K race a part of summer

The end-of-summer racing tradition in the Weirton area is fast approaching. For close to 30 years, the Marland Heights 5K Classic has been a competitive race, a community event and a yearly milestone as the summer season begins to wind down. It brings together athletes of all levels, as well as families and more who set off along the course through the Marland Heights area of the city. This year’s race is set for Friday at Marland Heights Park, and whether you are a seasoned runner, a beginner or just someone who wants to get in a bit of a walk, we hope you will take part. ...

TechCred can help businesses

As Ohio works to reinvent itself as the tech capital of the Midwest, officials understand there are many smart, hardworking Ohioans who need nothing but a little education and training to remain part of our evolving workforce. To their credit, the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation set out to help with its TechCred program. Since 2019 the program has awarded more than 100,000 credentials. “This milestone is a celebration of the hardworking Ohioans who have dedicated time and effort to learning new skills and earning the tech-focused credentials necessary to support ...

We can do better with our health

It’s easy to make a cost/benefit analysis on some expenditures and make a decision about whether it is worth spending the money. But when it comes to our health, most of us do not have that luxury. While the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimates the average American spends $13,500 per year on personal health care, research by the Kaiser Family Foundation suggests the U.S. is falling behind several other wealthy countries when it comes to the quality of that care. And, as always, the conundrum is worse for those living in some states than in others. While many West ...

Festival looks to build community

For many summers, downtown Steubenville has come alive in early August with a community festival organized to help celebrate African American culture. The name might have changed during the years, but the goal always has been the same: For all residents of the area to join together for a day of fun activities, great food and the chance to enjoy each other’s company. That’s why organizers of Saturday’s Family Reunion Community Fun Day are excited about this year’s edition, which will run from noon to 3 p.m. at North End Park. They’re looking to build on the success of what ...