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Mascaro CEO named to safety list

PITTSBURGH — The National Safety Council has named John C. Mascaro Jr. to its 2026 CEOs Who Get It list, an annual recognition honoring leaders across the country who demonstrate exceptional commitment to workplace safety and health. Published in Safety+Health magazine, the list highlights ...

River summit highlights development

COLUMBUS — The Ohio River Commission is inviting community leaders in economic development, the maritime industry and local municipalities to a two-day event focused on growing Ohio's river economy and strengthening collaboration between industry and state leaders. The event builds on the work started when the Ohio River Commission was established in January 2025 by Gov. Mike DeWine to unify statewide leaders focused on advancing economic and workforce development, tourism and recreation across the state's 14 Ohio River counties. "The Ohio River has helped shape communities, ...

Cleveland group supports data centers; tax breaks cost $1.5B in 2025

A major business group in Ohio is support of data centers, which have sparked opposition in many locations across the state and a state constitutional petition drive to ban large centers. The Greater Cleveland Partnership, which has 12,000 members and describes itself as “the largest metropolitan chamber of commerce in the nation,” is calling for a “smart growth approach” to data centers. “A smart growth approach attracts investment, addresses energy demand and costs, protects water and the environment, and delivers broader business and community benefits,” the group said. ...

Hunter’s Retrocade brings a blast from the past

FOLLANSBEE – Those who yearn for the early days of commercial video games or those who might want to experience the feeling for the first time have a place to go in the Ohio Valley. Hunter's Retrocade opened its doors recently at 707 Main St. in Follansbee, offering an array of ...

Valley Hospice receives grant to support palliative care

RAYLAND — Valley Hospice has received a grant to support its Caring Connections Palliative Care Program, offering new opportunities to expand care and support for patients and families across the region. While the donor has chosen to remain unnamed, their contribution will have a meaningful impact — helping to provide comfort, dignity and specialized care to patients and families during life's most challenging moments. "We are deeply grateful for this extraordinary gift. This $150,000 donation ensures that our growing community-based palliative care program can continue to meet the ...

Quick takes

JOINS CEDAR ONE: Noelle Koos has joined the real estate team at Cedar One Realty. A 2002 graduate of Indian Creek High School and a resident of Bloomingdale, Koos brings strong local knowledge and a deep connection to the community. After obtaining her real estate license through Hondros ...