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Enshrining voter ID on amendment on Ohio’s November ballot

Showing a government-issued photo identification before voting could become enshrined in Ohio’s constitution, even though it is already state law. The state ballot board has approved Issue 3, which was passed by the Ohio General Assembly, to be on the ballot in November. “If approved, the proposed amendment would require Ohio voters to present a government-issued photo identification in order to vote,” a summary of the amendment states. “To vote in person, voters would be required to present one of the specific types of government-issued photo identification listed. In-person ...

She Shed provides Bellaire women’s essential needs

BELLAIRE – As families across the Ohio Valley prepare for a new school year, rising costs continue to place pressure on household budgets, making it difficult for some to afford even basic necessities. For many women, feminine hygiene and personal care products can become one of those ...

Taming kindergarten first-day jitters

Kindergarten may be a child’s introduction to formal schooling. Although many families send their children to pre-K programs, it’s not a necessity. Kindergarten, particularly full-day sessions, will set the course of formal schooling for years to come. USAFacts.com says between 3.5 to ...

What to know about AI use in the classroom

Artificial intelligence has been foremost on the minds of millions of people in recent years. While much of the public discourse around AI has focused on the uncertainty and anxiety it has instilled in people concerned about their jobs, use of the technology in classrooms has garnered ...

Olney Friends School celebrates 150 years at Barnesville campus

BARNESVILLE -- It's almost time for classes to start, but it isn't too late to enroll in a school like no other. Olney Friends School, located at the edge of Barnesville, is a place where high school students from all across the country and around the world learn and grow together. Its ...

Belmont County Fair adds inclusive activities for 2026

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Fair is expanding its efforts to make the annual event more inclusive, with new activities and sensory-friendly offerings planned for this year’s fair. The Champion in Me director and Belmont County Senior Fair Board member Kaylin Burress updated the ...