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Ohio Chamber of Commerce named 2025 State Chamber of the Year

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Chamber of Commerce has been named the 2025 State Chamber of the Year by the National Association of State Chambers. The award was presented at the NASC/ASCP Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Mo. “The State Chamber of the Year award is the highest recognition provided by the National Association of State Chambers highlighting excellence and top operational performance around best practices, revenue growth and advocacy effectiveness on behalf of members,” said Lew Ebert, executive director of NASC. “The Ohio Chamber fully exemplifies those high standards, making ...

Cosmetology program at JVS is setting students up for success

BLOOMINGDALE — Cosmetology is a form of artistry with people as the canvas, and at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School the program’s students are bringing beauty to the world in a real-life setting. Instructors Brianne Schoolcraft and Lillian Thrasher teach 29 students, with ...

A pampered pooch

The animal science management program’s dog grooming service is up and running at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School. Appointments are being taken on Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for baths and nail trimming to styling. Seniors Izzy Mitchell, left, Mary Sammut and Quinn ...

Value Leader Pharmacy has expanded location, services

WINTERSVILLE — The owners and staff of Value Leader Pharmacy on Sept. 6 celebrated the new location that has enabled them to expand services and products for their many customers. After operating within the nearby Family Medical Care Community Health Center since 2013, the pharmacy ...

Ohio Conference NAACP meets, elects leaders

DAYTON — Tom Roberts has been re-elected as president of the Ohio Conference NAACP. The former state senator was unopposed during voting held Aug. 23 at the Hilton Polaris Hotel in Columbus. Derrick L. Foward, an NAACP Image Award-winning activist and president of the Dayton NAACP, ...

Criminal Justice Career Fair welcomes job seekers

STEUBENVILLE — Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Criminal Justice Program will hold its fifth-annual Criminal Justice Career Fair Friday. This will be the largest career fair in the department’s history, with 43 agencies scheduled to be present to speak with participants about careers and opportunities within the criminal justice system. The free event will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Pope St. Paul VI Conference Center in Christ the Teacher Hall at the university. The general public, high schoolers, prospective students and university students of all majors ...