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Decker spurs creativity in multimedia program

BLOOMINGDALE — Renee Decker is new to the classroom at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, but her goal is to spur creativity among her students in the multimedia and design program. Decker, a Steubenville native, began her new position in August and said she is excited to get ...

AEP Ohio Grant helps fill Indian Creek school pantries

WINTERSVILLE — A $2,000 grant from the AEP Ohio Foundation will help stock pantries at Indian Creek schools and provide students with food, clothing and hygiene supplies. District Treasurer/CFO Adam Lewis applied for the grant after company officials presented the opportunity. Applicants ...

Weirton native named CEO of Choice Hotels International

WEIRTON – A Weirton native will now be at the head of one of the world's largest hotel franchisors. Choice Hotels International, on Monday, announced the appointment of Dominic Dragisich as its new president and chief executive officer, as well as to a seat on the company's board of ...

JVS Students get hands-on with new circuit trainers

BLOOMINGDALE — The auto service technology program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School has another tool to enhance student learning with the addition of electrical circuit trainers. Instructor Ron Reasoner said five simulator kits were acquired this year from ATech Training Inc. to ...

Assure America sweeps three Erie Insurance District Sales Awards

WEIRTON - Assure America Corporation earned three Erie Insurance District Sales Awards at Erie Insurance’s 2026 Annual Branch Meeting Contest, held at the Bridgeport Conference Center in Bridgeport, W.Va. The agency received awards in Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, and Life, leading its ...

LeMasters earns Trinity honors

STEUBENVILLE — Eric LeMasters has been selected at the Trinity School of Nursing's outstanding student of the summer semester, Trinity Health System, a member of CommonSpirit Health, has announced. This recognition, administered by the School of Nursing Student Services Committee, honors ...