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) ...

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 ...

An initiative launched three years ago to tackle barriers to patient care has made significant progress in improving diabetes outcomes across Southeast Ohio. Housed within the Ohio University Heritage ...

Dog tags went on sale Monday, Dec. 1. The deadline to purchase your 2026 dog tags without penalty is Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, according to ORC 955.01. Applications have been mailed to those who ...

I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! I thought that it would be fun to talk about two different plants that are very common around Christmas, which are mistletoe and holly. Both mistletoe and ...

Sophia Whisman – 4-H Extension Educator At the end of September, Whisman attended Senior Fair Board, Older Youth In Training/Junior Leader, 4-H Committee meetings. On October 6-10, she attended the ...

Helen L. Jepsen, 91, of Malta, passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at her home. She was born July 16, 1934, in New Lexington. She owned Kilbourne Sohio in Hilliard with her husband, Kilbourne General ...

William Blake Matheny, 56, of Guysville, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on May 17, 1969, in Athens, Ohio, to William and ...

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 ...