Carolyn R. Matheney, 85, of McConnelsville, passed away on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at her residence. She was born on December 20, 1940, in McConnelsville, to the late Elwood and Ella Connell George. She ...

It is important to be prepared when traveling during the New Year’s holiday. Whether you are taking a cross-country road trip or just a trip down the lane, here are some helpful tips to remember ...

Some may have been concerned after last weekend’s snowstorm that the Holidays for Humanity Tree and Gift Auction wouldn’t be as successful if they rescheduled this highly attended annual event, but ...

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This year, Morgan FFA is working with the Morgan County Health Department to bring awareness to the negative consequences of vaping. Vaping has become common among teens, but what many do not know is ...

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 ...

The enemy was more than 12 miles away on the other side of the river. He did not view them as a threat. In the past six months the rebel army had been decimated. It now appeared to be a tenth of its ...

This past weekend’s snow storm took Morgan County to a Level Two Snow Emergency. As of Tuesday afternoon, the county is still at a Level One. Sheriff James R. Fisher said he and seven of his deputies ...

There’s a certain kind of magic that settles over McConnelsville in December – the glow of the lighted snowflakes, the painted windows downtown, the scent of pine drifting through the air, and that ...

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 snow and frigid temperatures this past weekend caused some problems. The Glouster Christmas in the Village parade was canceled, but since they already had hotdogs and hot chocolate, anyone within ...

The community extends sympathy to the family and friends of Leilani Webb and Richard Burchett. Happy Birthday to David Hayes, Emily Huck, Colt Hardesty, Kerri Patterson, Owen White, Aaron Downing, ...