NEW CUMBERLAND — The Hancock County Commission is providing support to an effort by the City of New Cumberland to update some of its recreational areas. As part of their meeting Thursday afternoon, commissioners unanimously agreed to support a grant application “for the betterment of New Cumberland parks.” According to the request from … Read more
ESports has wrapped up its first year at Salina USD 305 schools. According to the district, ESports at Central and South high schools has been a success with over 40 students joining the competitive teams between fall and spring seasons this 2022-2023 school year. This was the first year the activity was offered. “My favorite part … Read more
A crowd gathered at the Black Frost Distiller on Saturday for Derby Day. Above, a table of women dressed in fancy hats watched the race. The event included derby attire, food, drinks, prizes and live music after the Kentucky Derby race. A crowd gathered at the Black Frost Distillery in New … Read more
A bill state Rep. Ann Meyer wrote to help address a shortage of psychiatrists in Iowa has been signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds. “We are going to graduate more psychiatrists who will be ready to practice in the state,” said Meyer, a Republican from Fort Dodge. The new law creates nine … Read more
A crowd of family and friends throw powdered colors into the air on Saturday afternoon at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center as part of the Color Festival Hawaii 2023, an annual FRIENDraiser for Imua Family Services. According to organizers, the traditional Color Festival, which is … Read more
AARP Tax-Aide volunteer Robert Bumgarner looks through documents he uses to assist people with their tax returns during one of the last sessions this season at the Knights of Columbus hall in Harmar. Bumgarner has been working with the program for 29 years. (Photo by Evan Bevins) Today’s the deadline for … Read more
Mirror photo by Cati Keith Counselors Jen Walk and Colleen Lingafelt of Family Services look at the shirts hung up at the Altoona Area Public Library for The Clothesline Project, which helps raise awareness for sexual assault, abuse and violence. A collection of about 20 shirts, decorated with messages and drawings, took up a portion … Read more
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources awarded a combined $57,500 to the sheriff’s offices in Mahoning and Trumbull counties to assist marine patrol units. Almost $580,000 was awarded throughout the state by ODNR’s Division of Parks and Watercraft. Trumbull County was awarded $25,500, and Mahoning County was awarded nearly $32,000. The funding is … Read more
1949-2023 SALEM — Gary E. Davidson, 74, of Salem gained his wings on March 19, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center. Born March 8, 1949, in Beaver Falls, Pa., he was the son of the late Howard “Shorty” and Ruth (Houston) Davidson. Gary retired from Horst Meat Packing as a delivery … Read more
EAST PALESTINE — The high school may be the next to join the trend of implementing an Esports program for students. During this month’s board of education meeting it was discussed that the high school is exploring the requirements of starting a program. District Superintendent Chris Neifer said that Esports is a rapidly … Read more
