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Herald-Star · Steubenville, OH

Steubenville seeing more investment, state of the city address says

STEUBENVILLE — About 85 area residents were in attendance Wednesday for Steubenville Mayor Ralph Petrella’s first “State of the City” address at Youngstown State University-Steubenville. “The point was to make sure that our citizens know what our vision is,” he said afterward. “We want to make clear that we have a vision, that we have an identity and a direction, and we want our citizens to be involved.” He pointed out new businesses have been opening throughout town “and more are being developed as we speak” even as the city continues “investing in our parks and making our neighborhoods more enjoyable and more recruitable.” “What was once a dream is now a visible plan of action,” he said. “The work we are doing today encourages hope for tomorrow, but it also brings forth a huge responsibility to continue to build and show progress through our actions, not merely our words.

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The Lantern · Pittsburgh, PA

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Ohio State combat sport clubs provide affordable training, competition and community on campus

Two people fighting at MMA Club, a mixed martial arts club at The Ohio State University. Credit: Natalie Boggs | Arts and Life Photo Editor Two people fighting at MMA Club, a mixed martial arts club at The Ohio State University. Credit: Natalie Boggs | Arts and Life Photo Editor Two people fighting at MMA Club, a mixed martial arts club at The Ohio State University. Credit: Natalie Boggs | Arts and Life Photo Editor Two people talking at MMA Club, a mixed martial arts club at The Ohio State University. Credit: Natalie Boggs | Arts and Life Photo Editor Two people fighting at MMA Club, a mixed martial arts club at The Ohio State University. Credit: Natalie Boggs | Arts and Life Photo Editor Two people fighting at MMA Club, a mixed martial arts club at The Ohio State University. Credit: Natalie Boggs | Arts and Life Photo Editor When Benjamin Reitz transferred to Ohio State in 2025, he thought it would be easy to find a mixed martial arts club to join.

Monroe County Beacon · Beallsville, OH

Nearby: Beallsville, OH

ROY ELLSWORTH PITTMAN JR.

Aug 6, 1939 – Nov 9, 2026 Roy Ellsworth Pittman Jr. 87, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away peacefully Monday November 9, 2026 with his family and extended family by his side. He was born August 6, 1939 a son of the late Roy Sr. and Mildred Henthorn Pittman. He was in the US Navy from 1957-1963 and worked as a pipefitter welder on the USS Wasp. He also worked for Leib Plumbing and Heating, Terex Equipment. He was self-employed, Pittman Plumbing and Heating, had worked for General Motors and moved to Bowling Green Kentucky in 1981 and retired from the Corvette Plant in 1999, and moved back to Ohio in 2000. He did excavating after retirement for several people. Roy was a faithful Christian, a wonderful husband and father, pappy to his special grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also had several extended family members and friends whom he loved dearly. He was happiest when he was out working. He had a love of horses and loved to trail ride.

Monroe County Beacon · Woodsfield, OH

Nearby: Woodsfield, OH

BART JEFFERSON WIGGINS

Aug 10, 1973 – Nov 10, 2026 Bart Jefferson Wiggins, 53 years old passed into Eternal Life at home in Woodsfield, Ohio holding onto both hands of his help meet and loving caregiver Joyce, in the early morning hours of November 10, 2026 after a long journey battling esophageal cancer. Bart was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on August 10, 1973, the beloved son of Delvin and Mary (Drum) Wiggins of Woodsfield Ohio. Bart was named after Dr. Barton who saved his life as a premature baby at UPMC Pittsburg, PA where he spent the first month of his infant life and his Great Grandfather Jefferson Straight. Bart lived a quiet unassuming life of service to God, church, his family and community. His love of God was instilled in him as a child by his loving parents, Sunday School, weekly church attendance at the Woodsfield Presbyterian Church and his life at Camp Presmont on Piedmont Lake.

Monroe County Beacon · Woodsfield, OH

Nearby: Woodsfield, OH

JIMMIE LEE “JIM” LINDAMOOD SR.

Jun 27, 1934 – Nov 8, 2026 Jimmie Lee “Jim” Lindamood Sr., 92, of Woodsfield, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on November 8, 2026. He was born June 27, 1934, to Emma Lindamood Hogue and Gilbert Lindamood. Jim was a 1952 graduate of Woodsfield High School. In 1955, he married the love of his life, Evelyn Rothenbuhler Lindamood. They began their life together in Amarillo, Texas, before returning to Monroe County where they made their home and raised their family. Jim and Evelyn shared 69 wonderful years of marriage, building a life filled with love, laughter, hard work, and countless memories. They were members of the Cameron Church of Christ in Cameron, Ohio. Jim was employed at Conalco, where he worked until his retirement. Outside of work, he and Evelyn enjoyed many of life’s simple pleasures together. They shared a passion for deer hunting and spent countless hours gardening, growing beautiful sunflowers, and preserving the vegetables from their gardens.