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William “Bill” Rice Yahner Jr.

William “Bill” Rice Yahner Jr.

William “Bill” Rice Yahner Jr., age 81 of Salesville, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Ohiohealth Southeastern Medical Center. He was born in Darby, PA, son of the late William Rice Yahner Sr. and Laura (Jacobs) Yahner.Bill had worked as a fire protection engineer at Johnson and Higgins Inc in Cleveland, now known […]

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Learning Beyond the Classroom: Rural Teacher Corps Plans Family Hike at Dysart Woods

Learning Beyond the Classroom: Rural Teacher Corps Plans Family Hike at Dysart Woods

Through hands-on experiences and community partnerships, students are gaining practical skills in education, leadership and engagement. Their latest effort brings that learning into the community with a Family Hike at Dysart Woods on Sunday, May 3 from 2 to 4 p.m., hosted by Ohio University Eastern’s Rural Teacher Corps in partnership with Captina Conservancy and Building Bridges to Careers.

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Thunderbird Jet Lands at Union Local

Thunderbird Jet Lands at Union Local

The long-awaited U.S. Air Force jet has arrived at Union Local High School, where it will stand as a tribute to American military service, aviation history and community spirit, reflecting the school’s official Jets mascot, according to the UL Afterburners committee.

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