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Franciscan names Flannery VP of finance

STEUBENVILLE — Franciscan University of Steubenville announced the appointment of Patrick Flannery as the new vice president of finance. Flannery brings more than two decades of senior leadership in finance to the role, including 14 years as vice president for finance and treasurer at Hillsdale College in Michigan. At Hillsdale, he led the financial affairs division, managed an institutional budget exceeding $200 million, and played a key role in strengthening the college’s financial position, growing total assets from $643 million to more than $2 billion and increasing its ...

Wilkerson to lead NE Ohio Farm Credit sales team

WOOSTER, Ohio — Farm Credit Mid-America has announced the promotion of Seth Wilkerson to regional vice president for northeast Ohio. In his new role, Wilkerson leads sales team members serving customers in 20 counties from the cooperative’s Mansfield, Wooster, Norwalk, Alliance and ...

Ironworkers Local 549 holds student welding competition

WHEELING — Some of the top welding students from around the Ohio Valley were able to test their skills and compare themselves to other regional students Wednesday morning, as the Ironworkers Local 549 in Wheeling held a welding contest for high school and vocational school welders. Thirteen welders from five local schools – Belmont County Career Center, Harrison County Career Center, Swiss Hills Career Center, Brooke High School and John Marshall High School – entered this inaugural competition. They performed both a vertical and overhead weld and professionals judged their ...

A new place to learn and play

The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce welcomed 4Ever Kids at 4238 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Owned by Paige and Ian Holt, the new business offers instruction in gymnastics, tumbling and cheering; Ninja Warrior classes incorporating gymnastics, martial arts ...

Comcast offers 5-year internet price guarantee

PHILADELPHIA – Comcast is introducing the option to choose a five-year price guarantee when customers sign up for a new Xfinity Internet package. The nationwide offer includes Xfinity’s WiFi gateway and unlimited data – starting as low as $55 per month. The rate is locked in for five years with no annual contract required. “We’re addressing two significant consumer pain points – rising costs and transparency – with incredible value and easy-to-understand pricing that is locked in for five years,” said Steve Croney, chief operating officer, connectivity and ...