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Penguin Kickoff offers taste of YSU Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — Having access to classes at Youngstown State University Steubenville is important to students from the Tri-State Area. That includes Hayden Martin of Steubenville. A senior at YSU, Martin said being able to finish her education in her community is important. “There's a ...

Yard of the month

Contributed The yard of Deidre Kearns, who lives on Second Avenue, has been selected as New Cumberland's Yard of the Month. Mayor Will White presented the award and a check to Kearns, along with the sign, which will remain in the yard until the next winner is chosen for August. White thanked ...

Correction

Incorrect information was provided in relation to the cost of one of the alternate proposals for the replacement of the Market Street Bridge, as reported in an article appearing on Page 1A of the Aug. 7 edition. The Washington Street option – known as Alternate 3 – has a potential cost of $172,312,000.

Briefs

WELLSBURG BRIDGE LANE CLOSURES WELLSBURG — Intermittent lane closures will begin Monday on the Wellsburg Bridge for bridge maintenance. County Route 2/23 will have intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, beginning Aug. 10 and continuing through late September. Emergency vehicles will be accommodated. Motorists are advised to slow down and expect delays. YSU CONTRACTS YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State University Board of Trustees has approved new three-year contracts with the university's faculty and classified employee ...

The Rest of the Story: Kabourek on moving past controversy to lead WVU’s strategic reinvention

MORGANTOWN – Chris Kabourek, new chief financial officer for West Virginia University, understands he brings with him baggage from his previous role at The Ohio State University. But 60 days into his tenure, Kabourek said he is ready to look forward and not backward. WVU President Michael Benson announced in April that Kabourek would join his administration as CFO effective June 1. Kabourek has nearly 30 years of experience in higher education finance and administration, including serving as interim president and senior vice president and chief financial officer at the University of ...