Business

PIQUA — Edison State Community College launched its new Pathway Portal in partnership with Franklin University, which builds on the transfer agreements between the institutions.

In a highly competitive industry like real estate, what reasons would a seller have for going it alone in our local Real Estate Market? Not surprisingly, the majority of unrepresented sellers choose to sell By Owner in order to avoid paying a commission.

When buying a home, would you consider asking the sellers to “hold” their home off the market without offering to give them an earnest money deposit? As a seller, would you take your home “off the market” for purchasers who were unwilling to make an earnest money deposit?

When you sell your home, are you willing to take the buyers’ existing home in trade? Probably not - right? So, what will you do when the buyers say, “We want to purchase your home, but must sell ours first…”?

Once you decide to list your home for sale, how long will it take to sell? How long should you give the agent to successfully market your home?

PIQUA — The 2020–2021 commencement ceremony marked a momentous occasion as Edison State Community College awarded 735 degrees and certificates, the largest amount in an academic year in its 48-year history. However, that number may be short-lived due to an enrollment increase for fall 2021.

TROY — Upper Valley Medical Center (UVMC) has achieved designation as Level III Trauma Center from the Ohio Department of Public Safety. The designation follows a trauma survey conducted in mid-July.

TROY — Troy Hospital has earned national recognition for high-quality stroke care by receiving the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award.

PIQUA — An innovative program developed by Edison State Community College provides high school students with specialized academic advisors who guide them through courses and on a path to college and in-demand jobs.

TROY — Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) develops when the arteries that supply blood to the internal organs, arms, and legs become completely or partially blocked. This blockage is caused by fatty plaque deposits that harden arteries, called atherosclerosis, and greatly reduces blood flow.