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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 ...

New Ohio driver’s education course requirement takes effect Sept. 30

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A new law takes effect at the end of the month that will require new Ohio drivers up to age 21 to complete a full driver’s education course. Beginning Sept. 30, those seeking their first driver’s license will be required to take an Ohio-approved driver training ...

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JOINS CEDAR ONE: Jaelyn McCourt is the newest real estate agent at Cedar One Realty. A graduate of Indian Creek High School, McCourt earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing and sales from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, followed by dual master’s degrees in journalism and education. In 2025, she obtained her real estate license from Hondros College. With a background in marketing, storytelling and education, she said she excels at understanding her clients’ needs and guiding them through the buying or selling process with clarity and confidence. McCourt enjoys ...

Local McDonald’s restaurants aid Ronald McDonald House Charities

PITTSBURGH — McDonald’s owner-operators across the Tri-State Area raised funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown on Aug. 8. During the RMHC Digital Day, local chapters earned 20 percent of all sales purchased through the McDonald’s app. Digital Day ...

Ford named VP of W.Va. Polymer Alliance Zone

DAVISVILLE, W.Va. — Pat Ford has been named vice president of the West Virginia Polymer Alliance Zone. Ford brings more than three decades of business development and external affairs experience in the private and public sectors to the role. Among his many roles, Ford has served as ...

Employment services are offered free to Ohioans

COLUMBUS — September is National Workforce Development Month, and Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Director Matt Damschroder are reminding Ohioans that many free employment services are available at OhioMeansJobs.com and at local OhioMeansJobs Centers statewide. “Through OhioMeansJobs.com and our local OhioMeansJobs Centers, we have many resources to help Ohioans find a great job so they can reach their full potential and achieve their version of the American dream,” DeWine said. “As more businesses continue to move into ...