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Treating the cause, not just the symptoms

An Ohio University medical student and an assistant professor decided to examine the relationship between six “social determinants of health” and the prevalence of diabetes. What they found isn’t really a surprise, but it could inform better decision-making — or at least a greater sense of urgency. According to a report by the Ohio Newsroom, a partnership of public media organizations across the state, these social determinants of health include factors such as safe housing, steady income or literacy. Student Samuel Borgemenke and assistant professor Allyson Hughes found ...

Districts need to move on phones

With the passage of Ohio House Bill 250, lawmakers sent a strong message about the importance of protecting students from the harm done by constant access to cellphones during the school day. Now, as each school district had been required to come up with a policy of its own, the state has unveiled its model policy for minimizing cell phone use in schools. “By removing the distraction of cell phones from classrooms, our school children will be free to flourish and will see improved academic engagement and social interaction,” Gov. Mike DeWine said, according to a report by ...

Rulli right choice in 6th District race

On June 11, a special election will be held to choose whether Republican Michael Rulli or Democrat Michael L. Kripchak will fill the 6th Congressional District seat that had been held by Bill Johnson before he resigned Jan. 21 to become the 10th president at Youngstown State University. The winner will serve the remainder of Johnson’s term, and then the two will meet again in the Nov. 5 general election for the full two-year term starting in January. As shown in March’s primary election, both candidates bring appealing attributes to voters across a swath of Eastern Ohio that ...

Relay for Life spreads hope

Relays for Life events offer a time to remember those who have been lost to cancer and provide the light of hope for those still battling and those who have survived, while being surrounded by family, friends and other supporters. Such an evening will be held Saturday, as the Brooke-Hancock American Cancer Society Relay for Life returns to Wellsburg’s Central Park, with activities scheduled from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and featuring a theme of “Rockin’ Around the Clock,” reminiscent of 1950s and 1960s rock and roll. Participants will take laps around the park, starting with ...

A chance to look back at our history

Residents from around the Tri-State Area will get the chance to take a step back in time this weekend when Ohio Valley Frontier Days returns to Historic Fort Steuben. As in years past, visitors on Saturday and Sunday will have the chance to experience what life was like in the late 1770s. There will be re-enactors, crafters, vendors, musicians and archaeologists. There also will be something new — the festival will include the ribbon-cutting to officially open the Museum of Surveying at the Fort. Developed through the efforts of the fort, the Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio ...

Concerts bring region to life

No matter what style you like to listen to or your preference for performance, there will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy live music in beautiful outdoor settings across the Tri-State Area during the next several months. The Historic Fort Steuben Concert Series will return for its 18th season at 7 p.m. Thursday when Beatlemania Magic takes to the Berkman Amphitheater stage. Music will continue at 7 p.m. each Thursday through Aug. 1, when Hermie Graniti’s Dueling Pianos and Bon Journey perform. Included in the series will be a July 4 performance by the Tri-State Community Band, ...