RAYLAND — OhioRISE welcomed some familiar friends and made new contacts during the Jefferson County Fair’s Inclusion Night Aug. 19. They joined other agencies on the midway to greet fairgoer families and share information. Jefferson County Educational Service Center OhioRISE is a Medicaid ...
SMITHFIELD — The Friendship Park District will host a public dedication ceremony Sept. 12 for Jefferson County’s official Heritage Tree as part of Ohio’s Heritage Trees: Planting History Project. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at Shelters 4 and 5 overlooking Friendship Lake. The event is free and open to the public. The statewide project will place a white oak, Ohio’s official state tree, in each of the state’s 88 counties as part of the America250 commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Cenovus Energy is the presenting sponsor, with Ohio Liquor and the ...
WEIRTON — Blood donors are needed every day to support patients undergoing medical treatments, including those living with sickle cell disease. During Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, Vitalant is highlighting the need for donors. Patients with sickle cell disease often require regular blood transfusions and may need closely matched blood because frequent transfusions can cause antibodies to develop. Only about 3% of eligible people donate blood, making a broad donor base important for providing specialized matches. Donors who give Sept. 1-10 using promo code LABORDAY-2026-V ...
CHARLESTON — Invoices are still coming in for Gov. Patrick Morrisey's Capitol City Celebration, the four-day festival in Charleston to celebrate America 250, quickly approaching the governor's $2 million budget for the event, though other agency costs are exceeding that budget. According to ...
NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County commissioners are seeking an upgrade to the security systems at the main entrance to the county courthouse. During the regular commission meeting Friday morning, commissioners unanimously agreed to advertise a request for proposal for the purchase of a new ...
NEW VRINDABAN – Practicing Krishnas living in the New Vrindaban community want the outside public to know who they are and what they are about. On Sunday, they celebrated 60 years of The International Society of Krishna Consciousness by hosting their first open house there. “We are ...
