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What To Know About Colonoscopies

Adults in their early 40s know the day is looming when their physicians indicate it's time for them to get a colonoscopy. According to the MD Anderson Cancer Center¨, most people should get their first colonoscopy at age 45 and continue to get semi-regular screenings through age ...

How To Support A Loved One With Breast Cancer

Someone is diagnosed with breast cancer every day. The World Health Organization says breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women around the world, as well as a leading cause of cancer death. Unfortunately, roughly half of all breast cancers occur in women with no specific ...

Milestone 75th National Day of Prayer Draws Crowd In St. C

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The 75th annual National Day of Prayer took place outside the Belmont County Courthouse on Thursday morning. The event took place after a week of volunteers marathon-reading the Bible from start to finish outside the courthouse. The National Day of Prayer is a yearly ...

Tenaska Unveils Plans for Tri-State Energy Hub in Jefferson County

STEUBENVILLE — Omaha-based Tenaska unveiled plans Thursday for a natural gas-fueled power plant on a 562-acre parcel in Saline Township. Ali Kairys, senior director of project development for Tenaska, told Jefferson County commissioners the project builds on existing plans for a carbon ...

Main Street Bank Touts Record Net Income Of $16.7M In 2025

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Main Street Bank shareholders learned the financial institution performed very well during 2025 during the annual shareholders meeting Thursday at Belmont Hills Country Club. Mark Witmer, chairman, president and CEO of Main Street Financial Services Corp., said the bank ...

New ALICE Program Could Aid Hundreds Of Jefferson County Residents

STEUBENVILLE — The United Way of Jefferson County is looking at ways it can offer a program that will help area residents who work hard, live just above the poverty line and still have a tough time paying their bills each month. It's an idea, Marci Snyder-Crawford, executive director of the ...