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Miami University Confers Spring Degrees MIAMI UNIVERSITY — Miami University conferred more than 4,500 degrees during its spring commencement ceremony held May 16 at Yager Stadium in Oxford. Local graduates include Brooklyn Lengyel of Rayland, Emily Vitlip of Steubenville, Kiera O’Brien of Steubenville and Malena Biasi of Steubenville. Miami University, established in 1809, is located in Oxford with regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown. Local Students Named to Miami University Dean’s List MIAMI UNIVERSITY — Miami University students have been named to the spring ...

Indian Creek steps into state spotlight

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WINTERSVILLE — Indian Creek High School is being spotlighted in a promotional effort by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission to recognize outstanding school facilities across the state. ICHS was among only 10 schools selected for a video production that is part of the OFCC's ...

Wellsburg man charged with vehicular homicide in October fatality in Pennsylvania

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A West Virginia man is facing a vehicular homicide charge in connection to a crash that led to the death of a motorcyclist in Cecil Township in October. William Erwin Johnston, 93, of Wellsburg, allegedly struck and killed John Charles Dinsmore, 67, of McDonald, Oct. 6 in the 3000 block of Millers Run Road in Cecil Township. Johnston is also being charged with improperly crossing the center line and making an unsafe lane change. Johnston was arraigned Friday before Magisterial District Judge Louis McQuillan. Unsecured bond was set at $100,000. According to the criminal complaint, a ...

Wednesdays in Wintersville growing

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WINTERSVILLE — This week’s Wednesdays in Wintersville will be special for a couple of reasons. First, on Wednesday the village will be celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday with a theme of Red, White & Boom. Second, the monthly street fair will continue on Thursday. That, according to Joel John, head of the volunteer committee that coordinates the event, could be a look at things to come. “We are doing a two-day event,” said John, the owner of Exquisite Creations by Joel on Main Street. “The exciting part is that we do not normally reschedule canceled events, but our ...

JVS welding grads experience new program

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BLOOMINGDALE — Six alumni from Jefferson County Joint Vocational School’s welding program have received additional training for the workforce through the Heavy Metal Summer Experience. Recent graduates Eli Kuczykowski, Larry Mitchell, Charles Crossley, Drake Polen, Landon Jaworski and ...