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Holiday Inn honored by Tripadvisor

WEIRTON —The Holiday Inn Weirton-Steubenville Area has received the 2023 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for exceptional accommodations. This award honors hotels that have gone above and beyond to provide consistently positive experiences for their guests, as evidenced by the excellent reviews they’ve amassed during the past 12 months. With more than 380 reviews and a recommendation rate of 92 percent, the Holiday Inn takes pride in providing outstanding service, officials said. “Nothing speaks louder than the heartfelt reviews of our valued guests,” said Brad ...

Donation

Doug Comm, president/CEO of Hancock County Savings Bank, presented George Ash, representing the Weirton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2716, with a $1,000 donation to help with the upkeep and beautification of the Brooke-Hancock County Veterans War Memorial Park. Located at the west end of ...

EGCC nursing grads achieve perfect pass rate

STEUBENVILLE — Students graduating from Eastern Gateway Community College’s practical nursing program once again all passed the National Council Licensure Examination on the first try in a program that places students looking for an LPN position at almost a 100 percent rate. With fall enrollment now open, Eastern Gateway students in the practical nursing program can graduate in three semesters and fill shortages in nursing positions in northeast Ohio and across the state that pay on average between $27 and $30 an hour. “We are so proud of our students once again all passing ...

Now certified

Madison Shell, left, and Lynnzee Grimm, seniors at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, passed their Ohio Board of Cosmetology exam in Columbus on April 25 to become certified in the field. Shell attends Buckeye Local High School while Grimm is based at Edison High School. (Contributed)

Lighthouse has new location

STEUBENVILLE — Well-wishers gathered at its 320 Market St. location to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Lighthouse Counseling and Mediation Services. Previously located in the Chase building, in 2022 Lighthouse Counseling opened a second location in Salem and provides treatment for ...

Fairfield Inn Weirton gets Silver Circle Award

WEIRTON — The Fairfield by Marriott in Weirton is among the properties that were recognized during the Marriott Select Brands General Managers Conference Awards Gala. The Fairfield Inn Weirton was honored with the Silver Circle Award, according to an announcement by its owner, SJB ...