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Color test

Samantha Cooley, right, a junior in the auto body collision program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, practices her coloring skills on the new SimSpray paint simulator recently acquired for the program as senior Laela White looks on. The virtual reality training tool was purchased ...

Local industries’ role noted on National Manufacturing Day

FOLLANSBEE — The key role that local industries play in local communities and the need for future generations to fill positions in their varied fields was stressed at an Oct. 6 gathering organized by the owners of Puskarich Accounting and the Business Development Corp. of the Northern ...

A growing sector

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 ...

Quick take

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, ...