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Comcast offers 5-year internet price guarantee

PHILADELPHIA – Comcast is introducing the option to choose a five-year price guarantee when customers sign up for a new Xfinity Internet package. The nationwide offer includes Xfinity’s WiFi gateway and unlimited data – starting as low as $55 per month. The rate is locked in for five years with no annual contract required. “We’re addressing two significant consumer pain points – rising costs and transparency – with incredible value and easy-to-understand pricing that is locked in for five years,” said Steve Croney, chief operating officer, connectivity and ...

McDonald’s raising funds to help OVAC All-Star Band

WHEELING — For the 44th year, several area McDonald’s restaurants will be partnering to support the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference All-Star Marching Band. Owner/operators of participating locations will be raising funds with a Digital Fundraiser Day, April 25, with 20 percent of all sales purchased through the McDonald’s app at those locations going to the band. Participating McDonald’s restaurants include: 825 East Main St, Barnesville; 300 Hanover St, Martins Ferry; 44193 Fairground Road, Caldwell; 223 5th St., Beverly, Ohio; 145 N. Main St, Woodsfield; 67800 Mall Road ...

Moe’s on Main plans open house to celebrate recent renovations

FOLLANSBEE — Moe’s on Main, a consignment store with a variety of crafts and other items, will be holding an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26 to celebrate its recent renovations and new partnership with A Touch of Amish. There will be door prizes for the first 25 visitors, special sales and a sampling of the craft classes offered at the store. The Horns Down BBQ food truck also will be selling food outside the store at 1031 Main St.

A taste of the island foods

NEWELL – “O taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man that trusteth in him” – Psalms 34:8 On the streets of the small, unincorporated town of Newell is a hidden jewel. For almost a year, East Liverpool resident Conja Guastella has operated King Jesus Cafe, which ...

Carenbauer acquires Waldorf Distributing

BEECH BOTTOM — Carenbauer Distributing, a Wheeling-based family-owned beer and beverage distributor since 1946, recently announced its acquisition of Waldorf Distributing, a well-established distributor serving Brooke and Hancock counties. Waldorf Distributing will be rebranded as Carenbauer Distributing North, LLC. This acquisition marks a significant expansion of Carenbauer Distributing’s presence in the northern region of West Virginia. With the addition of Carenbauer North, the company will be able to serve more customers, increase operational efficiencies, and continue ...

Work begins on Utica Shale Academy’s welding lab

SALINEVILLE — State and local officials gathered in Salineville March 20 as the Utica Shale Academy officially broke ground for its second welding lab. Community leaders, educators and stakeholders were present at the site, next to the current exterior welding lab at 83 E. Main St., to celebrate the latest addition to the community school’s campus. PDDM Solutions of Canonsburg, Pa., was awarded the initial $907,000 bid for the structure with FMD Architects Inc., of Fairlawn performing the work, but the addition of extra welding labs could bring costs closer to $1.5 million. ...