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United offers PIA students path to employment

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics School for Aviation Maintenance and United Airlines have announced a partnership to provide eligible PIA students with a direct path to employment at United as aviation maintenance technicians, a fast-growing field with high demand for new talent. United’s new Calibrate Technician Pathway Program has established partnerships with the Aviation Command Unit of the Army Reserve, as well as three aviation maintenance schools: PIA, NA, and AIM. Members from PIA joined the United Calibrate team for a formal signing ceremony at the ...

Kerwin Frost Box coming to McDonald’s

PITTSBURGH — No matter how long it’s been, McDonald’s fans never forget the youthful joy of opening a Happy Meal box to discover the surprises inside. Last year, fans had the chance to relive that excitement as adults with the Cactus Plant Flea Market Box. Now, McDonald’s is ...

Franciscan Square to add Jimmy John’s next year

STEUBENVILLE — Jimmy John’s Sandwiches began with a father’s ultimatum to his son — join the Army or start a business. Today, millions of Americans who love its fresh-ingredient sandwiches and wraps are grateful John opted for the latter as his career choice. The national chain ...

Team Secrist Taxidermy opens up shop in Follansbee

FOLLANSBEE — The owners of Team Secrist Taxidermy have been practicing their skills for a few years, but they recently opened a building to showcase their art. Located at 802 Allegheny St., just off state Route 2, the cabin-like structure was designed and built this fall by David Secrist, ...

EGCC vet tech program earns accreditation

STEUBENVILLE — The veterinary technician program at Eastern Gateway Community College has received accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association. This accreditation will allow Eastern Gateway to continue to provide aspiring vet techs with the opportunity to earn their degree, while benefiting from partnerships with organizations where they can have hands-on experience in the field. Additionally, the program has its own Vet Tech Club, which is engaged with its students and the community. The student-run organization has participated in several events. ...

Quick take

ADDITION: Lisa Marie Simon is the newest addition to the staff at Cedar One Realty. A graduate of Brooke High School and the nursing school at West Virginia Northern Community College, Simon, a registered nurse who made the decision to become involved in the real estate industry. During ...