News
County economic development looking to turn ‘blight into bustle’
Jason Hamman, Monroe Count Economic Development and Port Authority Director, welcomes guest to an Economic Development Luncheon Friday, Oct. 16 at Swiss Hills Career Center. For a few strategic areas in Monroe County, there is one similarity.Whether it is the former Ormet and Conalco sites along State Route 7, or the former Powhatan No. 7…
Lifestyle
Reunions – Oct. 22, 2026
Low Gap Christian Union Church HomecomingLow Gap Christian Union Church, located at 35248 State Route 26, Graysville, will hold its annual homecoming Sunday, Nov. 1. Morning service will be at 10 a.m. with lunch following at noon. An afternoon service with special singing will be held at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Sports
River falls short in OVAC Class 2A final
Mallarie Maddy tips a shot over the net during River’s OVAC Class 2A championship battle with Toronto Saturday, Oct. 17 at the ECO Center in St. Clairsville. River came close last season.The Pilots fought hard throughout the year, winning enough games to qualify for the OVAC Class 2A tournament, and then defeating Clay-Battelle in the…
