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Jefferson County ESC a high achiever again

STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Educational Service Center has once again proved itself a boon to its member school districts through savings on programs and services. The state has designated the ESC as high performing for the 2023-2024 school year. This marks the seventh straight year. Superintendent Chuck Kokiko said hitting this mark is part of JCESC’s mission and a sign of successful progress. “It was a requirement of ESCs to go through this process to be deemed a high-performing ESC,” he said. “We’ve got to select five programs. We have to then look at the ...

Littlejohn named to 2024 class of Leadership Ohio

COLUMBUS — Local attorney Edward Littlejohn Jr. has been appointed as one of 35 Leadership Ohio Fellows, the organization has announced. The founder of Wintersville-based Littlejohn Law, Littlejohn will have the opportunity to explore critical questions, engage in challenging social ...

Rebecca Riffee retires from Shaffer Plaza Apartments

STEUBENVILLE — Residents and staff at the Shaffer Plaza Apartments are bidding farewell to longtime staff member Rebecca Riffee. A Steubenville resident, Riffee has served the Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities for nearly 24 years and retired on Friday. She began as a ...

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JOINS CEDAR ONE: Ann Krall has joined the staff of Cedar One Realty. Having a background in the health care industry, Krall is married and has two sons and a daughter. “I always try to imagine the client, as me offering advice to one of my children,” she said. Krall obtained a ...

Soulshine yoga studio aims to help you relax

FOLLANSBEE — “I want this to be a place for everyone,” said Taylor Provenzano as she welcomed visitors recently to her new business, Soulshine, at 834 Main St. Suite B. A yoga instructor for 10 years, Provenzano hopes to engage people of all ages in exercise designed to reduce stress, ...

Auto mechanic offers variety of repair services

WELLSBURG — Jason Bucy said he’s been working on various automobiles for more than a dozen years, working initially out of the back of his truck before operating at a single-bay garage in Weirton. Bucy said he’s happy now to have three bays at his new location adjacent to the Clark ...