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Klein retires from Capital Recovery Systems

GAHANNA — Craig Klein is retiring as president of Capital Recovery Systems Inc., the firm has announced. Katie Borchers has been appointed to follow him in that role. After decades of leadership and service, Klein, a Steubenville native, is transitioning into an advisory role, where he will continue to support the organization and its leadership team. Under his guidance, Capital Recovery Systems earned a reputation for exceptional client service, ethical receivables management and long-term client partnerships. "It has been an honor to lead Capital Recovery Systems and work ...

MWCD celebrates ribbon cutting for new marina at Clendening Lake

NEW PHILADELPHIA — The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District will celebrate the completion of its new marina building at Clendening Lake with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. June 26 at the Clendening Lake Marina, 79100 Bose Road, Freeport. Community members, local officials, partners ...

BPW awards scholarships

TORONTO — The Ohio Valley Business and Professional Women's Club held its scholarship dinner May 19 at Baby Boyz BBQ-Straka Hall in Toronto. Treasurer Mari Ann Ohba called the meeting to order, Mary Lou Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance and Phyllis Riccadonna led the club collect. Jones ...

Ancient Heroes Camp brings history to life

STEUBENVILLE — Students at the Sycamore Youth Center are spending this week traveling thousands of years into the past through stories of legendary heroes, ancient civilizations, and hands-on learning activities as part of the center's Ancient Heroes Storytime Camp. The camp, which is ...

Fitness Court installation to begin later this summer

WEIRTON — A planned public fitness court is expected to soon take shape at Margaret Manson Weir Memorial Park. Working with the National Fitness Campaign, the Weirton Board of Parks and Recreation will have a Fitness Court installed in the coming months in an area of the court that once ...

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MORRISSEY ANNOUNCES AMERICA250 POETRY CONTEST CHARLESTON — As part of celebrations marking the United States’ semiquincentennial, Gov. Patrick Morrisey has announced the America250 Poetry Contest, inviting West Virginians to submit original poems celebrating the history, heritage and shared values of the state and nation. “West Virginia has played an important role in our nation’s history, and as we prepare to celebrate 250 years of freedom, I encourage West Virginians of all ages to share their creativity and love of country through this poetry contest,” Morrisey said. ...