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JOINS OFFICE: Dr. Tess Ferrari has joined Almost Heaven Family Dentistry in Wellsburg, where she will specialize in providing dental care to youth. A Weirton native, she is a graduate of West Virginia University dental school. Following graduation, she practiced for several years in Las Vegas, focusing on pediatric patients. When not working, she enjoys traveling, the outdoors and spending time with her dog. Located at 1512 Commerce St. (state Route 2), Almost Heaven Family Dentistry is headed by Dr. Olivia Mason. She and her staff recently provided an estimated $24,370 in free ...

Trinity promotes its medical laboratory science program

STEUBENVILLE — The Trinity Health System School of Medical Laboratory Science held a Lunch-N-Learn for area high school Guidance Counselors in hopes of raising awareness about the field of medical laboratory science as well as the program offered by the hospital system. “The lab is ...

New location

Members of the local business community gathered at Pulice Personal Service Tax and Travel Oct. 17 for an open house and ribbon cutting celebration at its offices. The business relocated to 3203 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton, earlier this year, and can be reached at (304) 723-3338. (Photo by ...

Junior high classes underway at Utica Shale Academy

SALINEVILLE — The Utica Shale Academy has welcomed more students into the fold for the 2024-25 school term with the addition of its junior high program. About 25 students in grades 7-9 are enrolled this year, making the school’s overall total around 130. The program includes blended ...

JVS helping to ring in the holidays

BLOOMINGDALE — Three programs at the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School are helping one local community ring in the holiday season by sprucing up some decor. Welding, auto body collision and electrical trades students are involved in redesigning Christmas lights for New Alexandria ...

New coffee shop opens up in Follansbee

FOLLANSBEE — Area residents looking for a quick pick me up or a chance to relax can step into the Grind, a new coffee shop with a drive-up window at 1400 Main Street. The coffee shop has been opened at the south end of the Bluewave Center by Lynette Carte and Dawn Fischer and includes a ...