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JVS FFA team places second in veterinary science contest

BLOOMINGDALE — Six students in the small animal science program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School placed second at the Ohio FFA Veterinary Science Competition in Columbus. Emily Moore, SAS instructor and FFA co-adviser, was joined by seniors Raven Holloway, Kloey Biddle and ...

Quick takes

JOIN CEDAR ONE: Stephanie Schott and Ciera Youschak have joined Cedar One Realty as real estate agents. Schott, a Harrison County resident, says she enjoys working on her family farm, attended the Vet Tech Institute of Bradford and received an associate degree in applied science after high school. She worked for 11 years as a veterinary technician before deciding to begin a career in real estate and earning her license from the College of Hondros. Schott said she was excited to assist customers who are looking to buy or sell property and was to make the experience smooth and ...

Mental health specialist: There’s Nothing wrong with seeking help

RICHMOND — Steve Wize, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Mental Fitness LLC, told many employees of Edison Local Schools Monday, “It’s not a sign of weakness — it’s a sign of strength — to seek help.” Wize, whose talk with the school personnel was arranged by the ...

Boscov’s will take coupons from BB&B

READING, Pa. — Boscov’s Department Stores has announced that they are inviting all Bed, Bath and Beyond customers to bring their BB&B coupons to any Boscov’s store and exchange it for $10 off any one purchase of $50 or more throughout the store through May 31. “We’re happy to make those BB&B coupons useful and introduce shoppers to Boscov’s at the same time,” said Jim Boscov, CEO and chairman of Boscov’s. “They’ll find that we carry many of the same products they’re used to seeing, plus a store full of other departments, including apparel, cosmetics, jewelry, ...

Certified cosmetologists

Ollie Burton and Avery Lucas, seniors in the cosmetology program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, are now certified after passing their Ohio State Board of Cosmetology license exams in Columbus on April 6. They plan to continue their careers in the field upon graduation. Lucas, a ...

Using their skills

The electrical trades and heavy equipment operator programs teamed up at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School to wire the flagpole for lighting and networking for cameras on the exterior of the building. Students put the skills they learned in class to use while the HEO pupils also had a ...