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JOINS STAFF: Niko Otto has joined the staff at the Cedar One Group. He has been working in construction since high school. He worked during his summer breaks in the field as a mason, estimator and project manager for five years in Erie before moving to Pittsburgh. In Pittsburgh, Otto worked in commercial construction as a laborer and carpenter for another five years before moving back to the area as the sole proprietor of his own contracting company. His experience in the construction business will be extremely beneficial as he leads the continued growth of Steel Valley ...

Indian Creek High School students celebrate Ohio Tech Day

WINTERSVILLE — Students at Indian Creek High School had the chance to showcase their skills as part of Ohio Tech Day 2025. Members of the Creek Squad student repair academy joined engineering design pupils and students involved in the newly formed drone class to demonstrate their ...

Cedar One Group welcomes several to staff

WINTERSVILLE — Several new members have joined the staff at Cedar One Group LLC. They include Allen Richards Perianayagam, Brian Tennant, Sandi Josai and Leigha Cornish. • Perianayagam joins the staff as an accounting clerk and business analyst. He completed his master’s degree in business analytics and brings more than five years of experience in finance and strategic decision-making. Perianayagam is focused on using data and technology to streamline operations and support growth. He said outside of work, he likes to explore new places, learn about global markets and stay ...

Study details impact of Black-owned businesses

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation released the Ohio Black-Owned Business Economic Impact Study, a report detailing the economic contributions and challenges of Black-owned businesses across the state. The study was unveiled at the inaugural State of Ohio Black Business event, which launched what will become an annual tradition to measure progress, celebrate achievements and address barriers facing Black entrepreneurs. The Ohio Chamber partnered with the Baldwin Wallace University Community Research Institute to produce the report, which combines economic ...

Iconic Monopoly game returning to McDonald’s

PITTSBURGH — Monday will mark the return of the iconic Monopoly game to McDonald’s. It will mark the first time the game has been available in the U.S. for nearly a decade, officials explained. Running until 11:59 p.m. Nov. 2 or while game pieces last, the game will offer fans across ...

A healthy view

A ribbon cutting was held Thursday for Tracie’s Health, owned and operated by Tracie Morelli, at the offices of the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce. In business for close to a year, Tracie’s Health offers a variety of health and wellness products, including hormone balancers, natural ...