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West Liberty University Foundation welcomes new board members

WEST LIBERTY — Five new members have been added to the board of directors of the West Liberty University Foundation. They bring a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to West Liberty University and its students, foundation officials explained. New members include: • Mike Abraham (2018): He is a certified public accountant and partner at Abraham and Co. A Glen Dale resident, Abraham earned his accounting degree from West Liberty and a master's degree from Wheeling University. He serves on the Civil Service Commission for the Marshall County Sheriff's Department and is an ...

McDonald’s presents OVAC scholarship

WHEELING — Evelyn Hatcher of Paden City High School was the recipient of this year's $1.000 scholarship from area McDonald's Restaurants. Presented by owner-operators from across the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference area, the presentation at halftime of the July 19 Rudy Mumley OVAC Charity ...

Merged insurance agency has a new location in Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — It’s been a couple of years of changes for the Dumbaugh and Oklok & Criss insurance agencies, but the owners of the two want everyone to know they will continue to provide their clientele with peace of mind. Joseph Dumbaugh noted the agencies merged two years ago, ...

Breakfast cereal sales declined for decades before Kellogg’s sale

Breakfast cereal could use a lucky charm. U.S. sales of the colorfully packaged morning staple have been in a decades-long decline, a trend back in the spotlight with news that Italian confectioner Ferrero Group plans to purchase WK Kellogg, maker of Corn Flakes, Froot Loops, Rice Krispies ...

Kingsview Partners opens Steubenville office

STEUBENVILLE — Paul Sweeney II, a partner and wealth manager, will lead the newest office of Kingsview Partners. A Steubenville native, Sweeney brings more than 11 years of financial experience to the Kingsview platform, along with a background in military service and commercial ...

Highmark announces Sheehy as president-elect of Highmark West Virginia Inc.

PARKERSBURG — Highmark announced that John “Jay” Sheehy III has been named the president-elect of Highmark West Virginia Inc., effective July 21. He will become president of the organization on Jan. 3, 2026, upon the retirement of current president Jim Fawcett. In this role, Sheehy ...