Dr. Gordon K. Amsbary, 78, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Gordon was born on Dec. 13, 1944, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Arthur Wayne and Gladys E. Steele Amsbary. Gordon was a […]
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Annual MarineMax Yacht Gala raises more than $330,000 for Golisano Children’s Hospital | News, Sports, Jobs
The 7th Annual MarineMax Yacht Gala raised more than $330,000 at “An Evening Under the Stars,” bringing the total raised since 2016 to more than $1.4 million for Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. “MarineMax has been bringing people together in support of Golisano Children’s Hospital […]
Jerry Taft | News, Sports, Jobs
Mar. 25, 1934 – Dec. 25, 2022 Minot Air Force Jerry Taft, 88, Minot, ND, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at his home. Jerry Taft was born to Albert and Letha (Hersey) Taft in Helena, Montana on March 25, 1934, the eleventh of thirteen children. […]
Wheeling Health Right Continues Dental Clinic Expansion | News, Sports, Jobs
Wheeling dentist Dr. Michael D. Medovic, center, observes as Tracy Kiaski, left, registered dental hygienist, and Andrew Bishop, a fourth year dental student at West Virginia University, provide dental work to a patient at Wheeling Health Right. An increased focus on dentistry at Wheeling Health Right will lead to overall […]
Slices of Life: Happy New Year, happy today | News, Sports, Jobs
Jill Pertler The new year – January as a month – is a time for reflection. To assess our progress in life: where we were, where we are, and where we are going. I’ve learned, in the hard way, that where I was – the past […]
Tributes pour in from across the sports world for Damar Hamlin : NPR
A vigil is displayed at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for football player Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills after he collapsed following a tackle during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals and was transported by ambulance to the hospital on Jan. 3, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dylan Buell/Getty […]
Ohio County Kindergarten Registration Opens Next Week | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo Provided Middle Creek Elementary School kindergarten teacher Kristy Villani, left, works with students Georgia McConnell, Jaxon Knicely and Bryson Langmyer. WHEELING – A new year means it’s nearly time to register new kindergarten students for the 2023-24 school year. Ohio County Schools will open registration […]
Residents approve of Fly’s name at long last | News, Sports, Jobs
Cain’s store with the new owner, Wesley Baker, and his family. It was taken by Henry Cain the very day he left Fly. Cain realized his dream to become a dentist and passed that profession on to his son who passed it on to his son. That […]
Jury convicts former Ogden dentist on tax crime charges | News, Sports, Jobs
BEN DORGER, Standard-Examiner file photo The United States Courthouse in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. SALT LAKE CITY — A federal jury has convicted a former Ogden dentist of five tax charges for what prosecutors said were his efforts to avoid paying $4.2 million […]
Charlyne Wise | News, Sports, Jobs
Charlyne was born in Logan, Utah on June 11, 1933, to Orval and Leatha (Wheeler) Smith. Charlyne enjoyed her childhood life on the family farm in Preston, Idaho with her hard-working family. Her father picked up milk from the local farmers, delivering it to the processing […]
Audubon holds annual meeting, elects new board members | News, Sports, Jobs
Submitted Photo Audubon Community Nature Center installed new board members at their annual meeting this fall. Board members participating included (from left) Andrew Harrington, Warren Pa.; Tina Downey, Mayville, N.Y.; Willow Fodor, Jamestown, N.Y.; Laurie Korb, Warren, Pa.; Netta Lindell, Warren, Pa.; Dave Burlee, Mayville. N.Y.; Dr. […]
Holiday parade rings in Christmas season | News, Sports, Jobs
News Photo by Julie Riddle Santa Claus arrives in downtown Alpena during the Bolenz Jewelry Holiday Parade in Alpena on Friday. ALPENA — As the start of the annual Bolenz Jewelry Holiday Parade in Alpena neared on Friday evening, residents and visitors filled the sidewalks in downtown Alpena, pouring into […]
A Band of Sisters | News, Sports, Jobs
Photos by Nora Edinger Three leaders from the Wheeling Newcomers Club are among hundreds of members over the decades who’ve had each other’s backs as they acclimated or returned to the Ohio Valley. Pictured left to right are past club presidents Janet Joseph and Dr. Mary Marockie, […]
Buckeyes looking to fine-tune vs. Hoosiers | News, Sports, Jobs
Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud, left, reacts after long run against Northwestern defensive back Jack Oyola during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. Ohio State won 21-7. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) COLUMBUS — Ohio State coach […]
Former county man completes marathons in 50 states | News, Sports, Jobs
Submitted photo Joe Lepkowski, a former resident from Clymer, recently completed his 80th marathon race. Lepkowski also accomplished his goal of running at least one marathon race in all 50 states. Pictured is Lepkowski at his most recent marathon race in Atlantic City, New Jersey. A […]
Dentistry for veterans event planned | News, Sports, Jobs
Dr. John Fornetti speaks with a patient during a previous Dentistry For Our Vets event. This year it will take place on Saturday, Nov. 12. IRON MOUNTAIN — The John Fornetti Dental Center will present Dentistry For Our Vets on Saturday, Nov. 12. Dentistry For Our […]
Local high school students browse college options during fair | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo by Shelley Hanson Martins Ferry High School students Jaden Tucker, left, and Anyssa Suazo talk with University of Pittsburgh Admissions Counselor Joyce Eger, center, during the Wheeling Chamber of Commerce’s College Fair held Wednesday at Wheeling University. WHEELING — High school students from across the […]
Vineyard’s only pharmacy hopes residents check them out | News, Sports, Jobs
1 / 2 Pharmacist Peter Kearney visits with a customer at the Willow Creek Pharmacy in Vineyard. Courtesy Vineyard City 2 / 2 Part of the Willow Creek Pharmacy in Vineyard, a family-operated business. Courtesy Vineyard City ❮ ❯ […]
Local dentist is honored by state group | News, Sports, Jobs
MATANZO COLUMBUS — Dr. Thomas Matanzo received the 2022 Ohio Dental Association Joseph P. Crowley Distinguished Dentist Award Sept. 16 at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 156th ODA Annual Session. “Thomas is a kind and honest man. He has been led […]
Dental care comes to Butler Elementary School | News, Sports, Jobs
-Submitted photo Dental hygienist Kelsey Christensen, left, and dental assistant Pam Sharf work with a student. -Submitted photo Dental hygienist Mary Larrabee, left, and dental assistant Crystal Stevens work with a student. -Submitted photo Dental hygienist Kelsey Christensen, left, and dental […]