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Ora E. Anderson Conservation Fund accepting 2026 grant applications NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is accepting applications for 2026 grants available through the Ora E. Anderson Conservation Fund for Appalachian Ohio. Public and nonprofit organizations, as well as groups working in fiscal sponsorships with a nonprofit or public organization, are eligible to apply for funding to support conservation across Appalachian Ohio’s 32 counties. Emphasis is on conservation activities and programs in the areas of watershed restoration, sustainable forest ...

CarGurus names Yalcars a 2026 Top Dealer award winner

SALEM – Yalcars recently announced it has been named a 2026 Top Dealer by CarGurus, the No. 1 most visited automotive shopping site in the U.S. Now in its 12th year, the program recognizes dealerships that consistently earn shoppers' trust through exceptional service, competitive value, and transparent experiences. Yalcars was named a Top Digital Dealer. "We're proud to be recognized by CarGurus as a Top Dealer for 2026," said Yigit Yalcin, president and CEO. "Serving our community is something we never take for granted, and we're grateful to our customers for their continued ...

AEP Ohio and data center companies announce additional bill assistance funding

GAHANNA, Ohio — AEP Ohio and five data center companies recently announced a first-of-its-kind effort to provide more than $18 million in additional funding to help Ohioans pay their electric bills. The funds will support AEP Ohio's long-running Neighbor to Neighbor program, which provides grants to cover electric bills for people experiencing financial hardship. The companies that contributed to the fund each have data centers in Ohio. "These additional funds are a significant infusion for a program that helps Ohioans in need," said AEP Ohio President Marc Reitter. "This fund ...

Who says games are for the youth

EAST LIVERPOOL – Seniors at Crossroads at Beaver Creek, an assisted living center in East Liverpool, can be found each Saturday afternoon in fierce competition. What began with some residents playing the game for an hour or two at a time, the league, suggested by resident Dave Lyons, ...

Wellsville students, family participate in Back to School Bash

Wellsville students and their families attended the Wellsville Back to School Bash in the high school auditorium Thursday evening where they got the chance to collect school supplies, hygiene products, clothes and other items from the district and its community resource partners and ...

Beaver Local classes underway after Back to School Bash

LISBON — Classes are underway this week at the Beaver Local School District following a successful Back to School Bash. The event included iPad distribution and opportunities for students and families to visit their buildings and classrooms. District Superintendent Eric Lowe said during this month’s board of education meeting that the event has become an important tradition for the district and is consistently extremely well attended. “We are excited to welcome our families back,” Lowe said. “The Back-to-School Bash is always a great opportunity for our school community ...