BLOOMINGDALE — Renee Decker is new to the classroom at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, but her goal is to spur creativity among her students in the multimedia and design program. Decker, a Steubenville native, began her new position in August and said she is excited to get ...
CAMERON — 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, nonprofit blood provider Vitalant is highlighting the need for donors to help meet the needs of patients who require blood transfusions. People living with sickle cell disease often need transfusions throughout their lifetimes to manage symptoms. Frequent transfusions can cause patients to develop antibodies and, as a result, they may need more closely matched blood than the basic blood groups ...
FOLLANSBEE – While taking time to remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, two area officials also encouraged residents to recapture the sense of unity felt in the days after. During a brief ceremony held Friday night at Follansbee Park, marking the 25th anniversary of ...
WEIRTON – While 25 years have passed since the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, those in the Weirton community want to make sure the memories of that tragic day are not soon forgotten. As has become a tradition over the last several years, area residents gathered at St. Joseph the Worker ...
WHEELING – Local community leaders are set to show their rhythm as details for the 15th Annual “Dancing With The Ohio Valley Stars” have been announced. The fundraiser is sponsored annually by Augusta Levy Behavioral Services. This year’s cast – both contestants and their ...
ST. CLAIRSVILLE – As Belmont County prepares to welcome The Wall That Heals from Oct. 1-4, the committee is asking the community to help make the historic tribute a deeply personal experience for local families. The Wall That Heals is a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and will be on display at the Belmont County Fairgrounds around the clock for those four days. Family members and friends of Belmont County-area Vietnam veterans whose names appear on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial are being invited to participate in the arrival and installation of The Wall. Families ...
