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JOINS STAFF: Julia LoPresto has joined the staff at Cedar One Realty in its Wintersville office. Born and raised in Steubenville, Lopresto brings knowledge and insights that come from being a lifelong resident. She said she is committed to helping area residents find the perfect home. LoPresto said she will work to understand the unique needs and desires of clients. She can be contacted at (740) 424-0258 or by e-mail at jlopresto@cedaronerealty.com. TRAINING: Colt Barnhart of Scio is one of 12 cadets chosen to train to become a natural resources officer for the Ohio Department of ...

Pennsylvania engineering firm opens new office in Follansbee

FOLLANSBEE — A Pennsylvania engineering firm that is more than 60 years old has expanded its operations to Follansbee, adding an office at 834 Main St. Prior to a ribbon-cutting event conducted by the Follansbee Chamber of Commerce, Zach Olawski, chief executive officer of Mackin ...

Woodsfield Savings Bank expanding with Cadiz branch

CADIZ — Woodsfield Savings Bank will soon open a new branch in the village of Cadiz. Bank President and CEO Tracey E. Craig announced plans for the construction of a new branch office at the corner of West Market and South Muskingum streets. The full-service site will offer financial ...

Buckeye Local welcomes new employees

Buckeye Local Schools recognized incoming faculty during a new employees’ breakfast on Aug. 10. More than 40 people gathered in the commons at Buckeye Local High School for a meal prepared by the Nutrition Group and messages from district Superintendent Coy Sudvary, Superintendent Chuck ...

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NEW AGENT: Raoul van der Pool is the newest agent at Cedar One Realty. He moved to Wintersville from Gouda in the Netherlands in 2017 and settled in Weirton in 2021. Fluent in English and Dutch, van der Pool is dedicated to fitness —he said he hits the gym at 6 a.m. each day. He says he enjoys spending time with his family, which includes his wife and four stepchildren, with a baby girl on the way. He said his background allows him to understand the emotions and complexities of relocating. A licensed real estate agent in Ohio, van der Pool is working toward obtaining his ...

Adena man is crafting a future in woodworking

ADENA — Trenton Duvall’s journey toward self-sufficiency began with woodworking at his family’s home in Adena, and now he is learning that his future is literally in his hands. Trenton, who was born in Meigs County and later resided in Oklahoma, has suffered from Type I Diabetes since ...