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Construction is under way at Rock Springs Business Park, which includes a 30,000-square-foot, three-story building. The business park, located in Chester at the former TS&T pottery site, is being developed by the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle.
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Harrison County is banking on the oil and gas industry, Jefferson County is touting the investment of the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Brooke County is waiting to reap the benefits of a new bridge across the Ohio River. and Hancock County is hoping the construction of the Shell cracker plant in Monaca, Pa., will result in development in the northern part of the county. Each county has its strengths and weaknesses in economic development. Location plays a big part in how that development is playing out. Weirton Mayor Harold Miller said the city sits perfectly for economic development, with railroad and river access, U.S. Route 22 and the nearby Pittsburgh International Airport. Pietro Fiorentini USA recently announced it is moving forward with plans to purchase 26.4 acres of land at the Three Springs Business Park to construct a facility to provide equipment to the oil and gas industry. Officials believe the company made the decision based on cracker plants being built to the
north and south and the oil and gas industry activities in the TriState Area. The plant will provide an initial 41 jobs, with plans of up to 150 employees once fully operational. Miller said the city hired a director of development. “We wanted someone on site to work with residents and businesses,” he said, adding there already are regional efforts with the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle and the Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission. Miller said other economic development prospects may occur within the city on Three Springs Drive and Freedom Way. “We are in a real good position for economic development. We are continuing to grow the community,” he said. Harrison County Commissioner Dale Norris said 2016 was a slow year in the county with the downturn in the oil and gas industry. “It slowed everything else down,” he said. Norris expects the economy to ramp up in 2017 with the oil and gas industry expanding drilling operations. He noted the county was able to make some infrastruc-
ture improvements, especially with water and sewer lines. The county is in the process of developing a master water and sewer plan to provide the utilities to unserved areas of the county. He also said a new energy facility soon will arrive in Harrison County. For nearly a year, the Harrison County Community Improvement Corp. has been working with Cadiz to bring a large corporation to the area. Houston-based EmberClear is working to build a 1,000megawatt natural gas-fired electrical power generation facility. The new generation plant will be built on about 60 acres of the Harrison County Industrial Park. Dale Arbaugh, president of the Harrison County CIC, said construction of the plant will bring 500 jobs for three years, while the completed plant will support around 30 permanent jobs for
Harrison County residents. Facility construction is scheduled to begin in 2018, with the plant ready for commercial operation in 2021. Norris said a mine safety training center also is under construction in Cadiz, with the first of three phases nearly completed. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Mine Safety Training Center is provided through the Division of Mineral Resources Management. Eric Heis, spokesman with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, said the new $3 million structure will allow the construction of training rooms, conference rooms and additional office space. The site will house a mine safety staff and oil and gas safety staff permanently stationed there. In Steubenville, Mayor Domenick Mucci said there was a See DEVELOPMENT Page 2A Á
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Development “tremendous amount of progress” in the city in 2016. Mucci noted the multimillion dollar investment made by Franciscan University of Steubenville in Franciscan Square on University Boulevard. The Franciscan Square project replaces a vacant green area that was a landfill in the early 20th century. The university in October heralded the opening of a new 113-room Inn at Franciscan Square Best Western Plus and the space for two potential restaurants to come. Future development is to include retail space, a multi-use meeting center and office space. “It shows Franciscan University’s commitment to the city, and it shows Steubenville is business friendly and committed to economic development,” Mucci said. The access improvement to the Veterans Memorial Bridge at the bottom of University Boulevard will provide a new entrance to the city, he added. Mucci said the city also is increasing its contribution to the Jefferson County Port Authority and to the city’s conven-
tion and visitors bureau to promote tourism. Historic Fort Steuben Park has been the home to summer concerts and the Nutcracker Village, which saw more than 25,000 visitors during the holiday season. “Tourism is a big business in our community,” he said. Market Street was repaved in 2016 and new street signs were installed as part of the comprehensive plan for the city. He noted a downtown development plan is a supplement to the city’s comprehensive plan, Mucci said. He noted citizen involvement in improving the city, adding the approval of a levy in November to make improvements to city schools. “It shows our commitment to education,” he said. Mucci said the city still is trying to recover from job losses, but he believes Steubenville is moving in the See DEVELOPMENT Page 4A Á
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TORONTO — Pytash Tractor Sales and Service is a lawn and garden equipment and ATV dealer that only handles the best products in the industry, according to owner Tom Pytash. As a Polaris Star Dealer, Pytash carries the Polaris line of ATVs and Rangers. Customers also can find Kubota tractors and equipment with financing as low as 0 percent available. Pytash keeps a number of recognizable brand names in stock, including Honda power equipment; Toro landscape and commercial equipment; STIHL chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, cut-off saws; and more at the store. They boast one of the largest selections of zero-turn tractors in the area and also carry Gravely tractors and equipment. “Kubota tractors are our most popular item,” Pytash said. “We offer the best service around.” Zero-turn mowers have been growing in popularity
for longevity, segment growth and overall business success. In order to be recognized with a Kubota Premier Award of Excellence, a Todd Stucke, vice president, sales, marketing and product support for Kubota dealership must meet all requirements and achieve at least an 80 percent combecause they’re easy to enced employees. ment dealers to be toppliance percentage of all handle, highly maneuverIn 2015 and 2016, Kubota notch, full-service partners. the core elements. able and precise when cut- Tractor Corp. honored Kubota’s Award of ExcelRay Villarreal, Kubota ting closely around obstaPytash Tractor with Kubo- lence program recognizes director of dealer developcles like landscaping, savta’s Premier Award of dealers that are already ment, said the program, in ing effort on weed whackExcellence as part of the there, meeting and exceed- its second year, sets a high ing later. company’s dealership certi- ing customers’ expectastandard that paves the Pytash also offers used fication program. The certi- tions,” says Todd Stucke, way for sustained growth equipment and repair serv- fication program was creat- vice president, sales, marand market segment leadices. ed by Kubota’s senior lead- keting and product support ership. A family-owned-andership team in conjunction for Kubota. “Simply put, Pytash Tractor Sales and operated business since with its National Dealer they are our very best, and Service is at 8003 state 1973, Pytash Tractor Sales Advisory Board to recogthey’ve set the bar high. Route 213 in Toronto, about has been voted the No. 1 nize dealers around the For that, we thank and 8 miles north of ATV/tractor dealer in the country that are providing applaud them.” Steubenville. They’re open region numerous times in customers with the “ultiUnique to Kubota’s Mondays through Saturlocal media, he noted. mate Kubota experience” Award of Excellence prodays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 The business was found- from top quality equipgram is its designation cri- p.m. and closed on Sundays. ed by Tom’s parents, Frank ment, to sales and financteria. The advisory board Contact the expert staff and Delores Pytash, and ing, customer satisfaction and Kubota worked togeth- at Pytash Tractor Sales and has stayed in the family and best-in-class service. er to narrow down the criService by phone at (740) since. Tom’s sisters, Cheri “Whether it is landscap- teria to core elements relat- 544-5620 or visit Pytashand Pat, continue to help ers, contractors or large ed to customer sales and TractorSales.com for inforout with the business today, property owners, today’s service support excellence, mation about their prodalongside about 10 expericustomers expect equipthat are the most critical ucts.
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right direction. City Council in 2017 has to be cautious in preparing the budget, as there is a budget shortfall projection. Also, the city is looking at $1 million in repaving projects this year, including Adams Street. Mucci said the city is concerned about the future of the Fort Steuben Mall. “The outlook for the mall is not encouraging,” he said, adding there has been work done to prevent its closing. The Sears store at the mall closed last spring, and Macy’s Department Store will close this spring. “We will work to make sure it survives,” he said. In Hancock County, Commissioner Jeff Davis said he sees good things happening, with potential business growth and the extension of infrastructure to help make it happen. Davis said he is excited about the construction of a business development site in Chester at the former TS&T pottery site. Rock Springs Business Park will include a 30,000-square-foot, three-story building being developed by the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle. He noted economic development in the northern part of the county will require water and sewer service, and the Hancock County Public Service District is attempting to install sewer lines along U.S. Route 30. Davis said the county also is attempting to get water service to state Route 2 north of New Cumberland. Davis added there is a lot of land near U.S. Route 30 and state Route 2 north of New Cumberland that can be developed. “If you have an interested developer, they want to know about infrastructure,” he said. Davis said the June announce-
ment of the Shell cracker plant moving forward in Monaca, Pa., will help the northern part of Hancock County develop. Commissioner Tim Ennis said he is excited about the economic development prospects in Brooke County, with the pending construction of a bridge across the Ohio River about a mile south of Wellsburg. “It will be the key to the future of Brooke County, especially in the southern part of the county. That area will open to strong economic development,” Ennis said. There is a lot of land from Beech Bottom on south to the Ohio County line, he noted. He also is encouraged by potential development at the former Follansbee Steel property, which was purchased by the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle. “We will be looking at some development in that area in the near future,” he said. Development at the Three Springs Business Park in Weirton also is encouraging. Ennis said the keys to strong economic development are a modern transportation system and infrastructure. He noted he is waiting to hear the infrastructure improvement plans of President Donald Trump. “I hope West Virginia and Brooke County can take advantage of it,” Ennis said. Beech Bottom Mayor Becky Uhlly said she also is looking forward to the construction of the bridge across the Ohio River to Brilliant to bring more businesses into the village. Uhlly said she would love to have a gas station or convenience store located within the village. But one of the problems for Beech Bottom is the lack of available land in the village for See DEVELOPMENT Page 7A Á
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Everhart continued, “We have the very smartest customers in the valley. These folks were able to purchase a warranted, customdesigned, high-quality memorial in exchange for less of their hardearned money. Together with our customers, we forged a win-win situation. It just doesn’t get better
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staff.”1 The business boasts three generations of family service: Gary, his son Brad, and his grandson, Taylor. “We pride ourselves in providing good service and professionalism to all of our clients,” Cain explained. “We always have a fullstaffed office. Only a few agencies have a full-time auctioneer staff on board as well.” Cain realty is proud to have six
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Nonprofit group serving Jefferson, Brooke, Hancock counties Founded in 1998, A Child’s Place CourtAppointed Special Advocates has worked to ensure the safety of hundreds of children involved in abuse and neglect cases in Brooke and Hancock counties, and in recent years the nonprofit group has expanded its scope to Jefferson County. DeeAnn Pulliam, the first volunteer advocate trained by A Child’s Place CASA for the county, recently was administered oaths, and others will undergo training soon. Rhonda Stubbs, the program’s executive director, noted more are needed. A Child’s Place is one of more than 900 CASA programs in the U.S. that train volunteers to ensure children involved in abuse and neglect cases are receiving proper care.
Stubbs said the children often are returned to their parents or guardians under certain courtordered conditions, such as counseling for drug addiction. Through visits to the homes and interviews with the parents and guardians, CASA volunteers help to ensure the children are in a safe place. Stubbs said most children served by A Child’s Place want to remain with their parents as long as they can count on the parents to take care of them. “We want that as long as it’s humanly possible and safe for the child,� she said. Currently A Child’s Place CASA is serving 113 children, including 52 in Hancock County, 27 in Brooke County and 34 in Jefferson County. CASA volunteers have a variety of work and educational backgrounds. Because an advocate’s work requires some flexibility in schedule,
many are retired, but some are able to fit it around their work schedules, said Stubbs. They must be impartial and undergo a criminal background check and 30 to 40 hours of training. Each also takes an oath swearing to keep confidential the details of his or her case. The cost for the training and background checks are paid by CASA. Stubbs and Jennifer Reitter, coordinator of volunteers for the program, underwent new training in Youngstown through the Ohio State Supreme Court so A Child’s Place CASA could serve Jefferson County. Stubbs said the program received a $14,500 grant from the Esther Simmons Trust for travel and other expenses related to the training. For its day-to-day operations, A Child’s Place CASA depends on federal Victims of Crime Act funds awarded through the West Virginia Division of Justice and Community Services and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, support from the United Way of Jefferson County for its Ohio operations and yearly contributions from various individuals and groups and assorted fundraisers. The four top corporate sponsors are the Christian Fellowship Fund, Tri-State Medical Group, Arch-IT-Tech Inc. and Stonerise Healthcare. The latter includes quarter auctions organized by Kim Donnelly that have raised more than $11,400 since 2013. Held quarterly, the next is slated for March 23, with details to be announced through the group’s Facebook page and website at http://childsplacecasa.com. Donnelly is one of many volunteers who has supported A Child’s Place CASA in various ways. Stubbs said the program has been fortunate to have an active board chaired by Mike Thompson and the aid of the YouthWorks Christian mission program. Volunteer students in the program have gutted, installed new drywall and painted A Child’s Place CASA’s office at 613 Main St., Follansbee, and the organization slated to return there in
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A Child’s Place Court-Appointed Special Advocates has worked since 1998 to ensure children involved in abuse and neglect cases in Brooke and Hancock counties are in safe homes. After expanding its services to Jefferson County, the nonprofit organization recently acquired its first volunteer advocate for the county and will be training others in the near future.
March. Stubbs said work to renovate the building has been slow but steady since she and Reitter moved into it in 2014. She said volunteers with expertise in electricity and plumbing are needed to finish the job. The two and CASA volunteers also work out of an office at the Jefferson County Justice Center made available through the efforts of Joseph Colabella, center administrator. Stubbs expressed appreciation for the support of Colabella and other Jefferson County officials, including Judge Joseph Corabi and Magistrate Frank Noble, since CASA expanded there. She added the program in Brooke and Hancock counties continues to benefit from the cooperation and assistance of Judge Jason Cuomo, who filled the seat held by longtime CASA supporter Martin J. Gaughan; and Judge Ronald Wilson.
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Everhart-Bove Funeral Homes, with chapels in Wintersville, Richmond and Bergholz have been serving families throughout the valley for more than 41 years. Compassion, kindness and quality service are what families can expect when calling on EverhartBove. Whether choosing a full-service burial or any type of cremation service, area residents can expect a detailed and personalized service from one of the staff members at Everhart-Bove. Owner Daniel Bove Jr. believes that making arrangements at the time of a death can be an extremely stressful situation for a family. “Our job is to help families by meeting their needs while providing professional care and service,” Bove said, emphasizing, “you do not have to spend a lot of money at
our facilities even when purchasing a complete burial service.” Everhart-Bove provides funeral services at some of the lowest costs in the valley. The funeral homes have three licensed funeral directors on staff — Daniel Bove Jr., Wayne Everhart and Teresa Busick. “As always, you do not have to pay any money when making prearrangements with Everhart-Bove. Just choose the services that you desire and ensure that your family won’t have to worry during such a difficult time,” Bove said. Visit Everhart-Bove Funeral Home to discover all the affordable options available. Anyone interested in pre-arranging should contact the funeral home at (740) 264-5252, e-mail bovefuneralhome@yahoo.com or go to the website at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.
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comfortable two-bedroom, onebedroom and efficiency apartments were created. As people age, home upkeep becomes increasingly difficult. Many realize the need or desire to downsize from their family homes. Centrally located in downtown Steubenville and available to individuals 55 and older, the apartments are a great choice for area residents seeking pleasant living accommodations, access to all the downtown area has to offer, and the advantages of simplifying their lives, said Mickey Libetti, property manager for the complex. The building’s location, which offers off-street parking available for an additional fee, is also along the bus line for the SVRTA, and in close proximity to major highways. Each apartment is climatecontrolled, allowing residents to
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STEUBENVILLE — Froehlich’s through but with more of a restauClassic Corner Restaurant in rant menu. Our customers enjoy Steubenville has expanded its the pickup service because it is many services and has grown to easy for them to order their lunch offer a delicious menu at the or dinner and enjoy the easiness of Moundsville Country Club and a pickup,” cited Froehlich. catering to customers in the “We’ve got it all in the restauMoundsville and Wheeling areas. rant and through our curbside “This is our seventh year propickup service. We have a chilviding food and beverage services dren’s menu as well,” declared at the Moundsville Country Club. Froehlich. We also offer off“We have our site catering from “We continue to offer menu on a flier that the country club to allows the customer catering for class the Moundsville and to take home or to reunions and weddings work. We are workWheeling areas,” explained co-owner seven days a week and ing very hard for the most holidays and, of convenience of our Greg Froehlich. course, we still main- customers and hope “We continue to offer catering for tain our curbside park- they enjoy this new class reunions and ing carry-out on North service,” added weddings seven Froehlich. Fifth Street.” days a week and Greg and his wife, most holidays and, Debbie, are celebratGreg Froelich, co-owner of course, we still ing their 11th year at maintain our curbthe restaurant and side parking carry-out on North bar’s downtown location in the forFifth Street. mer Welsh Car Museum that “We started offering curbside boasts a brick enclosed lighted pickup service as a new convenparking area. ience for our customers,” “We are an established restauFroehlich explained. rant with 19 years of experience. “Convenience was the key to We are dedicated to quality food, deciding to offer this service. A courteous service and we are still customer can call us at (740) 283growing. Our event hall has seat9901 and order what they would ing for 250 people and has an occulike for lunch or dinner. We see the pancy rating for 312 people,” said customer on our monitors and we Froehlich. will bring the food order out to the The restaurant, which includes car. The customer never has to an overhead trolley train, elegant leave his or her vehicle,” Froehlich surroundings and even a Nelson said. Arts nutcracker in the dining area, “We are open from 11 a.m. to 10 has expanded services since the p.m. and will have lunch and dincouple purchased the building, ner available throughout our busi- which includes several building ness hours. Appetizers are availtenants; an expanded, adventurous able after 10 p.m. We are offering menu; live music; catering and just the same convenience as a driveabout anything else one could
imagine from a high-end restaurateur. “Our tenacity and imagination have kept us rolling along and always searching for creative ways to enhance a dining experience,” said Froehlich. The business expansion has come to include running concessions for Eastern Gateway Community College, an event hall in the former car museum, sole caterer for All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Weirton for Makeria meals and banquet functions and continuation of delivery and drop-off service to business and homes. “The bar and restaurant area is a nice atmosphere for
Salon; Doy Investigations; Shelley and Sands Construction and Hair City Spa. “We also have available space for new tenants,” Froehlich said. Information about Froehlich’s Classic Corner Restaurant is available by calling (740) 283-9901.
karaoke and live entertainment. We make all the favorite cocktails,” he said. “We are continuously changing menu ideas. Our new menu includes numerous vegetarian items. All of our soups and stews are made from scratch by Debbie in our kitchen along with her specialty, fresh Granny Smith apple pies. We’re willing to customize menus and services. We always have a soup du jour and daily lunch specials. All our food is made fresh to order,” noted Froehlich. The building also contains several other business tenants, including Sage Point Securities; Hair City
“We are also involved with the Jefferson County Fair kitchen located at Schiappa Dining Hall at the fairgrounds. Our community involvement includes numerous personal and organizational benefits at Classic Corner, annual participation in the United Way of Jefferson County Taste of the County, Fraternal Order of Police concerts the Heart Association contribution with in-kind service as well as several church and social community programs. We are also a member and the host for the Steubenville Revitalization Group,” Froehlich explained. “We love where we live, that’s why we are here,” he added.
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The staff at Froehlich’s Classic Corner Restaurant at the Corner of North Fifth and Washington streets pose with the restaurant’s nutcracker in the dining room. Discussin the business are, from left, Melissa Hays, Laura Froehlich, Greg Froehlich, Kim Presutti and Debbie Froehlich.
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Shorac Funeral Homes have tradition of quality and service
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Shorac Funeral Homes have been providing quality and dependable service to the people of the Ohio Valley for more than 65 years. Shorac Funeral Homes are locally owned and operated. “As we look forward to the year of 2017, the staff of Shorac Funeral Homes would like to extend warm wishes for a safe and happy year. As we progress through this new year, Shorac Funeral Homes’ goal is to find new ways to better serve you and your family,” said Sam Shorac, owner.
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Shorac Funeral Homes provide two convenient locations: Dunlope — Shorac Funeral Home in Wintersville and Shorac Funeral Home in Steubenville. “Our goal is to serve you and your family with the compassion and professionalism that you deserve. We will accomplish this by treating your loved ones with dignity and respect and serving your family in a compassionate professional manner. Shorac Funeral Homes offer you many dignified options that help you to memorialize the life of your loved one. Our
website helps provide a lasting tribute to your loved one. Shorac Funeral Home also has a floral designer on staff to handle the floral needs of your family. It helps us provide you with the convenience of being able to handle all aspects of your loved one’s tribute in one meeting,” Shorac said. “The Shorac Family Center provides another opportunity to serve your family and our community in new and better ways. The Shorac Family Center provides a source of comfort for your family by providing a comfortable and convenient place to gather with loved ones and friends after services. A new addition to the Family Center is the Art Alley. The Art Alley offers a wide array of handcrafted items that are personally made by Allie Shorac and Luke Hoover. These items can be purchased to be a memorial at the service of a friend or loved one, as a gift or to decorate your home or office,” he said. “Family members as well as visiting guests have the opportunity to view and select from a unique array of gifts and remembrances that are available for purchase at the Reflections Gallery located inside Dunlope — Shorac Funeral Home, on our website or at the Art Alley.” Shorac Funeral Homes offer advance funeral planning. Advance funeral planning, or “prearrangement,” is the process of planning a funeral before the need arises. It’s doing more than specifying the details of a funeral service and burial — prearranging today is a smart financial decision as well. “Shorac Funeral Homes thank you for the opportunity and look forward to serving you and the community,” Shorac said.
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ment. Additionally, they have added a fitness class which is open to the public, and the community room can be booked at no cost for public events. Call the office for details. Cable television hook-up is available in all apartments. Those not wishing to pay for private cable service can take advantage of the TV available in the community room. Public water, sewage and trash collection is included in the rent, with residents paying for electricity separately. As part of a wellness grant that was received, the facility is offering Prime Time memberships along with a one-year bus pass to residents of Jefferson Place. Additionally, a two-week rental concession at
the time of move-in is being offered. Residents of the apartment complex and 16 four-bedroom homes in Steubenville must meet certain income guidelines. Section 8 housing vouchers are accepted for those not meeting the minimum income requirement. While the minimum age for the apartments is 55, the homes are family housing and not age restricted. Libetti said the 16 Steubenville homes are in the city’s North End, and several are single-story meet ADA requirements. All have garages. She said at the end of program requirements, the homes eventually transition for purchase, with the current residents given the first option to buy. Residents who choose to continue to rent are permitted to do so and are not displaced at that time. Those interested in placing an application to rent an apartment at Jefferson Place, or to place an application for the waiting list for one of the homes in Steubenville, should call (740) 282-4530. An additional portion of the portfolio includes 16 four-bedroom houses in East Liverpool. These homes have completed the program restriction requirements, and as vacancies become available, the houses are transitioning for sale. There are currently a total number of four homes available to purchase. For information about purchasing a home in East Liverpool, call HardCastle Realty LLC at (330) 426-6600, and ask for listings from Common Wealth Property Management Inc.
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Several changes ahead for new year at Weirton Area Chamber
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WEIRTON — The new year will see several changes for the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce, including new programs, new staff and a new office, all while continuing to provide quality services for its members and the community. Some of the changes, officials explained, were brought about as a result of growth by
the Business Development Corp., which recently opened its own office after sharing space with the chamber for many years. “They decided to chart a new path, and that meant the same for us,” Nick Latousakis, board member and chair of the chamber’s finance committee, said. Longtime office manager Amber Nest
opted to go with the BDC, and former hotel manager JoAnn Babela has stepped in to fill that vacancy. In the coming weeks, the chamber also will be changing office space, moving to a different section of its current building. “With all of these changes, we’re making changes with everything we do,” Chamber President Brenda Mull said, explaining that
Harrison attracting new industry to its industrial park
CADIZ — With new look forward to the money coming in from next of many chalthe gas and oil induslenges ahead of us. I try, Harrison County trust I’ll have plenty continues to attract of time to reflect on new industry with the past once I step locations like its indus- down or when the cititrial park. zens decide they’ve The Harrison Coun- had enough of me. ty Industrial Park is Until then I consider located between state myself blessed to be a Route 9 and U.S. Route small part of moving 22, not far from Cadiz. Harrison County The park stands on toward a long-term 513 acres of land, with successful 180 acres of land future,”Bethel said. ready for developOne future client of ment. The county web- the industrial park is site states that the sure to bring in both park is currently home jobs and income for to 16 clients, local resall of which “No question I’m idents. help provide Harrison encouraged vital jobs and County when I see our commisincome to Harrison county improve, sioners County resiand it gives us are dents. proud of inspiration to County their keep our noses efforts in Commissionto the grind to 2016 to er Don Bethel said he is successcontinue that happy that improvement.” fully business concourt the tinues to Ember Harrison County grow in the Clear Commissioner Don Bethel county, Power including the Plant, industrial which park. But he will soon added that call the officials still need to industrial park home. continue to look The new power toward to the future plant, when finished, and continue to attract will provide enough new industry to the power for 1 million park and county. homes in the area, and “No question I’m will bring nearly $900 encouraged when I see million in capital our county improve, investment. and it gives us inspiraThe facility will also tion to keep our noses provide welcome jobs to the grind to contin- for the county, with ue that improvement. around 500 jobs being But frankly, I’m never created for the consatisfied until the job struction of the plant, is finished, and we still as well as around 30 have a lot of work to permanent jobs upon do. We will continue to completion. And with
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will include several new events for the year, as well as adjustments to some longtime activities. Among those new events is the Chamber Challenge, details of which will be announced later in the year. “It will allow our members to have a friendly competition with many of our events,” Mull said. In the realm of gov-
more businesses looking to the county due to the gas and oil industry, county officials hope that the industrial park area will continue to prosper and attract more jobs to Harrison County. For information on the industrial park, including pricing, availability and zoning, contact Economic Development Director Nick Homrighausen at (740) 942-2027, extension 3, or at nhomrighausen@ harrisoncountyohio.org.
ernment, the chamber plans to continue monitoring local and state activities, in particular when it comes to taxation in Weirton such as the Business and Occupation Tax. The chamber fought against the B&O’s expansion, and is lobbying for its rollback in the future. “We continue to have discussions with the city,” Mull said. “We hold them to a
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commitment there will be some positive progress down the road.” Opportunities to retain and attract businesses throughout the Tri-State Area also will be at the forefront, especially when it provides a benefit to the community. “We need to look at the progress of the region,” Latousakis said.
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STEUBENVILLE — The potential of the Hollywood City Center and the community is unlimited, according to Dominic Teramana, who manages the corporation with his cousins, Mark and Tony Teramana. “We have two recent vacancies in the Hollywood City Center and are already talking to some very exciting tenants and are renovating those sites for a new occupancy,” said Dominic Teramana. “The City Center looks new with our investment in our new parking lot and constant attention to maintenance led by our maintenance supervisor John Elliott,” explained Teramana. “We are speaking to three national brand franchises about the former Dairy Queen. We plan on deciding on a user who will best compliment the Hollywood City Center and the city of Steubenville,” said Teramana. “We have talked to two prospective ten-
“There is a lot of interest in our shopping center, including national retail business interests that would like to locate in the City Center. So we are very pleased with the success of the City Center and its tenants.” Dominic Teremana, Hollywood City Center manager
ants for the former Aubrey’s Bakery site and we are very close to an agreement that will bring a great prospective tenant in there,” added Teramana. “There is a lot of interest in our shopping center, including national retail business interests that would like to locate in the City Center. So we are very pleased with the success of the City Center and its tenants,” continued Teramana. “Last year, we had a vacancy in our Edwin M. Stanton Building and we now have Hilliard Lyons in that location. So we have two full-time investment financial service companies including Stifel Nicolaus & Co. available in the Stanton Building,” said Teramana.
“This year and last year we brought three new tenants to the Teramana office building next to Scaffidi’s Restaurant & Pub, including Iacavissi Beauty by Kelly; Stratford and Co., a tax and investment company; and Crimson Resources, an oil and gas services company. The Teramana office building is now 100 percent occupied,” he noted. But Teramana Enterprises is more than just the Hollywood City Center, said Teramana. “There are strong signs indicating the oil and gas industry is recovering nicely in our area. We have been talking to natural gas producers who are planning an aggressive campaign of new gas wells in Jefferson County. They believe this area has the
potential for a very strong natural gas production business. I see more gas wells and pipelines being completed in the near future. Our area can still be a major energy producer as we start to see the conversion and building of gas-fired power plants. Interstate pipelines could send this valuable resource to homes and plants around the United States and the world,” stated Teramana. “Jefferson County does not have a lot of oil and gas wells at this time. But there is an abundance of natural gas below us. 2017 will see many new wells completed and related projects started and completed. I believe there are strong reasons for optimism about the Tri-State Area,” Teramana said. “That will mean gas
service employees spending money in our community and staying in the hotels in our community. We have been talking to people about our property adjacent to the Microtel Hotel regarding a potential restaurant. Our community needs more restaurants and food establishments. We want our development to compliment the beautiful Best Western Inn at Franciscan Square development on University Boulevard. I hope that within the next two to three years we can create the welcoming infrastructure on University Boulevard that will make Steubenville and Jefferson County the entrance to Ohio for visitors coming from the Pittsburgh area,” Teramana said. “One of the reasons I am still so active in our businesses is my great office staff of Gloria Boring and Jeremy Clark. Regardless of if I am at the office or away, I am always just a phone call away and we remain connected with our computers,” commented Teramana.
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Chambers and James Funeral, Pet and Cremation Services of Wellsburg and Follansbee have received local, state and international honors while continuing to work to meet their customers’ changing needs. The funeral homes are staffed by, front, from left, Janet Leary, Teresa Fithyan, owner Eric Fithyan, Ellen Daugherty and Sharon Van Dam; and back, Tracy Johnson, Jennifer Chivers, Ernie Fithyan, Paul Ross, Sandra Slika and Amanda Mohney.
Chambers & James constantly working to meet the needs of the customer
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Though they have received numerous awards, the owner and staff of Chambers and James Funeral, Pet and Cremation Services of Wellsburg and Follansbee continue to work daily to improve upon their excellent service. Under the ownership of Eric Fithyan, Chambers and James Funeral Homes each have seen many improvements, from
new roofs to the addition of online services. Recent improvements have included the addition of a handicap-accessible restroom at the rear of the viewing room at James Funeral Home and the relocation of the funeral home’s casket display to the main floor. In addition, both funeral homes include a reception area where families may gather for small funeral dinners and eat before or after visitation or services. Fithyan noted such services are appreciated by the growing number of family members who come to the funeral homes from out of town. With such needs in mind, Chambers and James Funeral Homes also have a combined website, found at www.chambersandjames.com. Through it, family members of the deceased may arrange for food to be sent to the funeral homes and anyone may place orders for floral arrangements to be delivered there. Both funeral homes offer Wi-Fi access and cell phone charging
stations. 2016 was a big year for Chambers and James, with the funeral homes receiving the National Funeral Directors Association’s Pursuit of Excellence Award for the second consecutive year and Fithyan being named a 2017 Young Gun by West Virginia Executive magazine. Chambers & James were among 161 funeral homes in the U.S. and the Philippines to receive the award from the NFDA, which represents more than 10,000 funeral homes in 50 countries. It is given annually to funeral homes committed to raising the bar for funeral service excellence by adhering to strict ethical and professional standards and providing outstanding service to families and communities. Fithyan said he sees the award as a report card measuring the quality of the funeral homes’ service each year. “It’s our opportunity to say, this is what we do and we stand up to the criteria,� he said. Eligibility for it depends on many fac-
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Mosti Funeral Home marking its 100th year of quality service
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For four generations, Mosti Funeral Home has been guided by two important principles — respect and integrity for clients. The Mosti family includes, from left, Jared, Donald, Justin and David Mosti.
STEUBENVILLE — The staff at Mosti Funeral Home is honored to be celebrating its 100th year of service to the Ohio Valley. Mosti Funeral Home, established in 1917 by Eugene and Edith Mosti, is dedicated to helping area residents plan their final arrangements as well as assisting families in honoring their departed loved ones. “Since inception, our funeral home has been offering caring, personal service and dedication to families of the local area,” said Donald Mosti. “We are proud
to still serve the community in that same manner today.” He and his son, David, said respect and integrity are the key principles that have guided them as they have overseen the funeral home’s operations over the years. “Our mission is to serve families at their most difficult time, by providing professional, well-organized, quality personal services at a moderate price,” David Mosti said. “A family’s customs, whether traditional or nontraditional, religious or nonreligious, we will ensure
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that the family’s wishes will be honored. The staff members at Mosti Funeral Home seek to ease families through this difficult decisionmaking process.” A modern full-service funeral home, Mosti Funeral Home serves families of all faiths and traditions from two locations: Downtown at 321 S. Fourth St. and at the Sunset Chapel at 4435 Sunset Blvd., which opened in 1997. The funeral home offers traditional funerals, cremations with viewing and funeral services, direct cremations, pre-need funeral planning and funding, cemetery monuments, pet cremations and a full line of pet urns, caskets and memorialization products. Donald Mosti has been a licensed embalmer and funeral director for more than 70 years, and David more than 35 years. Both hold licensure in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Both directors are active in the community and belong to a number of service organizations. David’s son, Jared, has earned his license as a funeral director and embalmer. David’s younger son, Justin, is close to completion of a one-year apprenticeship, working toward his licensure. Jared and Justin are See MOSTI Page 6B Á
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Village Sleep Center: STEUBENVILLE — The Petrella Brothers’ Village Sleep Center, located at 2528 Sunset Blvd., carries a wide variety of mattresses and items guaranteed to bring a peaceful night’s rest. The brothers are thankful for the support of the Ohio Valley, adding that’s why small, local businesses are so successful. “Even though we always preach to shop small and shop locally, Village Sleep Center offers the area’s largest selection of Serta icomfort mattresses,” said Billy Petrella, co-owner. “Village Sleep Center has been in business for more than 30 years, and we still live by the philosophy of the founders because we have a ton of valueadded service with every purchase.”
Village Sleep Center offers up to 60 months free financing, free local delivery and free setup and removal. The icomfort and icomfort hybrid lines have quickly become the most popular beds at the business. “Village Sleep Center has bedding for everyone, with twin mattresses starting at $99, to our most luxurious bedding sets ranging to several thousand dollars and everything in between,” Petrella said. “There’s no reason for any shopper to have to look any further than VSC because we have something for everyone.” Village Sleep Center also is the area’s only authorized Oreck Vacuum dealer. To reach the business, call (740) 264-5151 or go online at www.sleepseriously.com.
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tors, including the staff’s knowledge and continued training in their field, programs and resources offered to grieving family members and the funeral homes’ involvement in community service. The West Virginia Executive Young Gun honor went to 10 young professionals, age 43 and younger, in various fields throughout the Mountain State. The 10 were profiled in the magazine’s fall 2016 issue, with the article about Fithyan noting his and the funeral homes’ involvement in various community projects since he became their owner in 2011. The many endeavors have included collecting sweaters for veterans in nursing homes and valentines for troops serving overseas; holding an informational program about organ donation; an annual community walk recognizing the first responders and others killed in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001; and helping to provide wreaths for veterans’ graves through Wreaths Across America. In addition, the funeral homes have a team in the yearly Brooke-Hancock Relay for Life benefiting the American Cancer Society, and proceeds from a dinner celebrating James Funeral Home’s 100th anniversary last year raised more than $3,000 for the cause. Fithyan also has been an active member of the Wellsburg Kiwanis Club and Follansbee and Wellsburg chambers of commerce, organizing the latter’s Christmas parade in recent years. Local honors received by Chambers and James Funeral
Homes have included the Follansbee Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year award in 2014 and the HeraldStar and Weirton Daily Times’ Reader’s Choice Best of the Best awards in 2013, 2015 and 2016. Fithyan said he is most proud, however, of the quality service provided by the funeral homes to those they serve. He and his staff are Remembrance Planners, helping family members honor the memory of their loved ones and, when desired, incorporating the qualities and interests of their deceased loved one into the services. “This sets us apart from other funeral homes,” Fithyan said. It has been as simple as serving cookies to visitors to honor the memory of a woman known for baking cookies for guests to delivering a eulogy that compared the life of an avid golfer to his favorite game. Cremated remains have been preserved or dispersed in a variety of containers. In addition to urns, they have been contained in diamond rings and other jewelry and packed into fireworks to be launched skyward. Fithyan said whether meeting with someone making pre-arrangements or the family after a loved one has passed, being a good listener is key. He said whatever the arrangements, “The main thing is focusing on establishing a home-like atmosphere where people are comfortable. Though we deal with sadness and sorrow, we want to greet everyone with the kindness of a smile.”
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A handicap-accessible restroom at the rear of the viewing room at James Funeral Home is among improvements made by Chambers and James Funeral, Pet and Cremation Services of Wellsburg and Follansbee to increase visitors’ comfort and convenience. Both funeral homes also have a reception area where families may gather for small funeral dinners or eat before or after visitation and services.
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Chip and Chris Warren have been providing area customers with oneof-a-kind jewelry since 1988. The store recently moved to its new location at 501 Cadiz Road, Wintersville.
WINTERSVILLE — Discovery Jewelers prides itself on unique, quality merchandise. Discovery Jewelers has been owned and operated by Chip and Chris Warren in Wintersville since 1988. Discovery Jewelers always has been known for its honest, straightforward approach with the region. Since his four years of apprenStaff photo
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ticeship in Brazil, Ind., starting at the age of 17, Chip has absorbed the knowledge not only of his product but the skills of a master jeweler. Discovery Jewelers recently relocated to 501 Cadiz Road. The most exclusive service at Discovery is its semi-annual diamond buying trip to Antwerp, Belgium, the diamond capital of the world. As a member of the Independent Jewelers Organization, Chip and Chris hand pick the best diamonds. Beyond its diamond brokerage service and full jewelry repair service, Discovery also has a wide variety of jewelry — engagement rings and wedding bands, gold chains and bracelets, watches, necklaces and earrings, colored stone rings, family rings and many
fine jewelry treasures. Chip said he doesn’t like cookie-cutter jewelry and only offers unique pieces. “We offer artisan, custom-created pieces. I can take the customers’ ideas and my ideas and create a oneof-a-kind piece,” he said. Chip also sells his own paintings, which are on display at the store. “It has been one of my passions since I was 12 years old,” he said. Discovery Jewelers offers 12 months same as cash financing, and longer terms are available. The store is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. To reach Discovery Jewelers, call (740) 2662722.
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the fourth generation of the Mosti family to work at the funeral home. Jared is a graduate of Catholic Central High School and Franciscan University of Steubenville, while Justin is a graduate of CCHS and West Liberty University. Both have also completed programs at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Mosti Funeral Home is a member of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association, the Belmont County Funeral Directors Association and the
Ohio Embalmers Association. The Mosti family would like to thank those who have entrusted the funeral home with the care of their loved ones over the years. The caring and compassionate staff at Mosti Funeral Home are available to answer questions concerning funerals, costs and pre-planning during a family’s time of need. They can be reached at (740) 264-4767, and for information, visit www.mostifuneralhome.com.
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WHEELING — The Wheeling Artisan Center Retail Shop in downtown Wheeling offers a wide variety of local and regional handcrafted art and products for visitors to take home with them or local residents to give as gifts. The retail shop is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Whether it’s handmade pottery, collectible glass, West Virginia maple syrup or a local interest book, the shop has it
all, according to Chris Villamagna, spokesperson for the Artisan Center. Located at the corner of 14th and Main streets, the Artisan Center is operated by the Wheeling National Heritage Area Corp. The facility features the privately owned River City Restaurant on the first floor; the retail shop and exhibits of Wheeling’s industrial heritage on the second floor; and the Wheeling National Heritage Area Corp.
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offices, the Loft Art Gallery and banquet facilities on the third floor of the historic building. Fine handcrafts and art in the Retail Emporium include pottery, glass, wood, jewelry, willow furniture, toys, clothing, gourds, candles, quilts, scarves, hats, paintings, photographs, sculptures, mobiles, notecards, pillows, baskets, soaps, rugs and much more. The artisans whose work is available for sale are selected by a jurying process.
“We’re always looking for new artists to submit their work for consideration to sell here,� Villamagna said. “We ask that interested artists submit several works or images of their work for consideration.� The Artisan Center purchases some items but other items are carried on a consignment basis. The Retail Emporium also features a large selection of West Virginia-made food products, including salsas, jellies and jams, candy, honey, maple
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products, soup and muffin mixes, pickles and hot pepper mixes. “Gift baskets can be created with any of our items. We also offer free gift wrapping,� said Villamagna, who added the shop also offers souvenir items, including post cards, local photography and T-shirts. Besides its daily offerings, the center is also home of the annual Wheeling Celtic Celebration. The 21stannual Wheeling Celtic Celebration will take place this year on March 4. During the event, the Artisan Center will be filled with authentic Celtic music, dance, entertainment, merchandise for sale and great food, including Scotch eggs and cabbage and noodles. Entertainment includes the Bastard Bearded Irishmen and returning favorites Brigid’s Cross, Mike Gallagher, the Gypsy Cowboys, and the Burke-Conroy School of Irish Dance. On the second floor there will be a children’s activity area conducted by members of the Children’s Museum of the Ohio Valley from noon to 4 p.m. A wonderful selection of Celtic merchandise also will be available for purchase. Vendors will be
selling photographs, jewelry, clothing, pub paraphernalia and Tshirts and Honey Mead wine, as well as other items, including fudge and kettle corn. The Artisan Center is housed in a renovated industrial building made into a dramatic, multi-use community facility. It was built on March 15, 1867, under the direction of Henry K. List, a local businessman and philanthropist. Built at the corner of Main Street and what was then known as Quincy Street, the building was designed to provide more space for List’s growing wholesale grocery business. It opened in February 1868 as the Henry K. List Building. List also began selling wool and pig iron from the south store room at 1404 Main St. Many area residents will remember the site as the Gee Electric Building, which occupied the structure from 1913 to 1989. The building sat vacant until the Wheeling National Heritage Area Corp. opened the Artisan Center in 1996. For information and the entertainment lineup for the Celtic Celebration, visit www.artisancenter.com, call (304) 232-1810, or visit Wheeling Celtic Celebration on Facebook.
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Piedmont Lake, shown here in an image on the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District’s Facebook page, will benefit from a portion of $120 million the district will invest in its lakes during the next five years.
CADIZ — Some local lakes will get $120 million worth of upgrades during the next five years. The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District is dedicated to water conservation and recreational opportunities in the Muskingum River Watershed, which stretches over several counties in Ohio, including Harrison and Belmont. Clendening and Tappan Lakes are located in Harrison County, and Piedmont Lake is located in Belmont. Those lakes provide a wide range of recreational activities, including camping, boating, fishing and more. MWCD officials announced their new master plan at the January board meeting, which will allow much-needed improvements to the parks in the district, including some upgrades focused on Tappan Lake in 2017. The overall plan calls for $120 million to improve those three lakes and parks during the next five years. According to information released by MWCD, Tappan Lake received authorization to advertise and award a contract regarding the construction of 76 new RV campsites near the park beach. All the sites will have full hookups, and the improvements are set to include utilities, a pre-fabricated restroom building, two picnic shelters, two new playgrounds and a new walking trail. Tappan Lake staff also were authorized to enter into a final contract regarding the redevelopment of an existing campground, as well as improvements to a wastewater treatment plant located in the park. The total cost of the improvements to Tap-
pan Lake is estimated at nearly $7 million. Other upgrades include identifying and mapping the existing trail systems in the parks, allowing park officials to set their priorities for maintenance and planned trail connections between parks in the district. New docks were purchased for Atwood, Seneca, Tappan and Piedmont lakes. The docks are expected to be purchased and installed in time for the peak 2017 recreation season, allowing area boaters secure locations from which to launch and tie up their craft. The board also approved advertising for a bid to purchase 10 new rental pontoon boats to be used at the Clendening, Piedmont and Seneca lake marinas. Barbara Bennett, director of administrative services for the MWCD, is excited about the upgrades and improvements to the parks. “Our parks haven’t really had a good upgrade since probably the ‘50s,” she said. “We’ve been working hard at planning and design for the last few years, and we’re ready to get started.” Bennett added the district recently had come into the money from the gas and oil industry in the area and is happy to put it to good use. Bennett said some of the work already is under construction, with the upgrades to the Tappan campgrounds hopefully beginning next month. For information on the activities offered by the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, visit www.mwcd.org.
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