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Life after cancer: Wellness tips for survivors

Cancer is a prolific group of diseases that affects millions of people across the globe. The American Cancer Society indicates approximately 20 million cancer cases were newly diagnosed and 9.7 million people died from the disease worldwide in 2022. The day successful cancer treatment ends ...

Third-annual Unified Track meet builds Inclusion, community spirit

RICHMOND — Teams from local schools laced up their running shoes for the third annual Unified Sports Track Meet on May 5. Athletes from Edison, Indian Creek and Buckeye Local high schools faced off against a “mystery” opponent, which turned out to be the Jefferson County Sheriff’s ...

JCESC honors top students at ACT Recognition Breakfast

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Educational Service Center commended some of the area’s brightest young future leaders during the 2026 ACT Recognition Breakfast May 5 at Froehlich’s Classic Corner. This marked the 11th annual breakfast. The year’s honorees were Ben Griffith of ...

Edison FFA grows leadership skills at state convention (Sunday local)

RICHMOND — Members of the Edison High School FFA attended the Ohio FFA Convention in Columbus, participating in leadership and educational activities while earning recognition for chapter and individual achievements. Eighteen members attended the convention April 29-May 1, taking part in ...

‘Bulldog Strong’ community comes together to help injured students

BRIDGEPORT – The Bulldogs are pulling together to help after hearing the news that two Bridgeport High School students suffered serious injuries in a crash on U.S. Route 40 April 29. Members of the Bridgeport Exempted Village School District family are planning and launching activities under ...

Indian Creek refinances middle school bonds, saves taxpayers $2.03M

MINGO JUNCTION — The Indian Creek Local School District has refinanced its Indian Creek Middle School construction bonds, a move officials say will save taxpayers more than $2 million and reduce future property tax burdens. District Treasurer Adam Lewis said the refinancing of older 2006-era bonds was made possible by lower interest rates and will result in approximately $2.035 million in total savings over the remaining 10 years of the debt. “With interest rates being a little bit lower, there were some savings and we refinanced the middle school bond,” Lewis said. “We’re ...