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The Follansbee Chamber of Commerce recently observed American Business Woman’s Day by recognizing local women who play a key role in the local business community. On hand for the occasion were, from left, front, Mary Jo Guidi who, with Roseanna Ferro, represented U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, ...

Students at JVS complete online TECS program

BLOOMINGDALE — Auto service technology students at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School have officially completed online training in the TECS program. Technician Education College Support supplements the existing school curriculum and helps students interested in a career with Toyota ...

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RETIREMENT: Cindy Freshwater, a longtime area real estate professional, is retiring, Cedar One Realty has announced. An Ohio licensed Realtor and West Virginia licensed salesperson, Freshwater earned her Ohio license on Nov. 13, 2003, her West Virginia license in November 2005 and has been with Cedar One since Jan. 31, 2017. During her career, she was a Million Dollar Producer; a recipient of the Silver Award in 2011 and Ruby Award in 2012, 2013 and 2014; and earned Presidents Club status from the Ohio Association of Realtors in several years. Taking over her business will be her ...

Roberts, Wojcik join Unified

MARTINS FERRY — Mortgage lenders John T. Roberts II and Logan Wojcik have accepted positions with Unified Bank, officials have announced. Roberts, the former owner of Capital Mortgage Firm Inc. in St. Clairsville, will serve as Unified’s mortgage banking executive, and his associate, ...

USDA grant plants seeds of learning

STEUBENVILLE — The Steubenville City School District has gained a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to plant more seeds of learning and benefit students and the community. Shana Wydra, district director of STEM and career-technical education, said the district has obtained two grants during the past four years with the latest being allocated this summer. All of the funding will be used for a USDA Farm to School Implementation Project to enhance its current agriscience program. Wydra said the initial grant was used to erect a greenhouse at the McKinley STEM ...

Mindy Zatta is recognized for charitable contributions

WASHINGTON, Pa. — Mindy Zatta is among five Osaic financial advisers who are being recognized for making a difference through charitable work across the country and the world. Zatta has chosen to designate the Washington Health System Foundation as her charity of choice to receive a $2,000 ...