LAFFERTY – Lafferty Fire Chief Dustin Hudak sees a bright future for firefighters in the community in which he serves and the place he grew up in. The 33-year-old chief has been a part of the department for 17 years, working his way up to fire chief and EMT. Additionally, he has been a ...
WHEELING – A teacher, photographer, business owner and activist, Mikaya Green wears many hats as she strives to achieve a “friendlier city.” Green, 25, is the founder of the Friendlier City Project, an LGBTQ+ group in Wheeling whose mission “is to create a safe and welcoming space for ...
WHEELING – Becoming Wheeling's Building and Planning Director may not have been in the blueprint of Brenda J. Delbert's career plan when she started working for the city five years ago, but her people skills, dedication to her duties and eagerness to learn new things set a rock-solid ...
By CARRI GRAHAM MARTINS FERRY – Martins Ferry Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Alecia Hill is hoping to make a difference in the community by helping the city flourish by supporting old and welcoming new businesses. Hill, 40, has been the executive director since January 2021. Her ...
By JOHN McCABE MARTINS FERRY — Each morning, Dr. Paige Durkin joins Dr. John Kramer and the staff at Drs. Kramer and Associates for a team huddle to discuss the day’s schedule and plans. Then she begins the task of setting out to give the Ohio Valley a bright smile, one mouth at a ...
By DEREK REDD Katie Cooper wants to see West Liberty University grow. It’s her calling within the university. Cooper is WLU’s assistant vice president of enrollment management. She oversees admissions, recruitment, financial aid, registration and retention at West Liberty while ...
