Across Appalachian Ohio, charitable giving is fueling innovation and opportunity – meeting urgent needs today while addressing the root causes of some of the region’s most significant challenges. We ...

Randy A. Hamilton, Sr., 74, of McConnelsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. Randy was born May 8, 1951, in Logan, Ohio, to the late Lewis E. and Betty E. (Starr) ...

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik recently announced that more than two dozen communities will receive funding to complete ...

This past weekend’s snow storm took Morgan County to a Level Two Snow Emergency. As of Tuesday afternoon, the county is still at a Level One. Sheriff James R. Fisher said he and seven of his deputies ...

In need of some last minute Christmas shopping? McConn- elsville has a variety of small businesses that may have that perfect gift you were looking for. One of these shops is the fairly new Hidden ...

The Wildcat wrestlers participated in the Hickory Grove Invitational at Warren High School on December 13. Hayden Jones won the 165-pound title. Briceson Cline (126) was third. Maddox Antill (165), ...

Greetings from High on a Hill. The house fire in Pennsville this last Saturday night was the former home of Sheila and Wayne Geddes, my great- aunt and uncle. Sheila was Gramma Bernice Bailey Martin’s ...

The holiday season can be a stressful time for everyone, but this time can be especially challenging for families facing Alzheimer’s and dementia. This includes the 452,000 caregivers providing unpaid ...

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites Ohioans to welcome 2026 with adventure, inspiration, and a breath of fresh air during its annual First Day Hikes program. This New Year’s Day ...

The enemy was more than 12 miles away on the other side of the river. He did not view them as a threat. In the past six months the rebel army had been decimated. It now appeared to be a tenth of its ...

Many families are setting up holiday decorations, inside and outside the home. While it is fun to decorate for the winter holidays, many decorations can increase your risk for a home fire. Did you ...