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Local McDonald’s manager receives award

TORONTO — Karen Pearce, general manager of the Toronto McDonald’s, has been honored with the company’s outstanding general manager award, officials have announced. This award is presented annually to a select group of general managers who demonstrate exceptional leadership. Only 10 ...

Adult education to expand at Jefferson County JVS

BLOOMINGDALE — The Jefferson County Joint Vocational School is moving one step closer to becoming an Ohio Technical Center by expanding its adult education offerings, and prospective pupils can now gain credentials to work in the health care field. JVS Adult Education Director/Grant Writer James Hilton said plans are to provide classes starting in August for state-tested nursing assistants and phlebotomy to build the workforce and help fulfill a great need within the community. “We’ve had adult education courses for enrichment, but two programs are launching in August which ...

Trinity celebrates third internal medicine residency graduation

STEUBENVILLE — Trinity Health System celebrated the graduation of its third class of Internal Medicine residents on June 5 at the Steubenville Country Club. Rick Greco, DO, FACP, MACOI, internal medicine program director of Trinity Health System, served as the master of ceremonies and ...

EOG doubles fracking holdings with $5.6B purchase of Encino

HOUSTON — EOG Resources announced it will buy Encino Acquisition Partners for $5.6 billion. Encino Acquisition Partners is a joint venture between the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Encino Energy of Houston, one of the largest oil and gas producers in Ohio with operations focused on the Utica Shale. CPP Investments is 98% owner of EAP. EAP has obtained bids to frack several Ohio public lands, including: Valley Run Wildlife Area in Carroll County; Zepernick Wildlife Area in Columbiana County; Leesville Wildlife Area in Carroll County (along with other bids near ...

Quick take

JOINS WESBANCO: WesBanco Inc. has announced that Josh Scott has been named Charleston, West Virginia Market President and Senior Commercial Banker, effective immediately. Scott’s focus will be on advancing growth by collaborating with business leaders to deliver tailored solutions for ...