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Cleveland-Cuyahoga Port Authority Bond Fund Rated 'BBB+'
Monday, April 12, 2004CHICAGO -- The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Ohio, $1.06 million Port of Cleveland Bond Fund series 2004C has been assigned a "BBB+" rating by Fitch Ratings. Dated the date of issuance, the series 2004C bonds will be privately placed by Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. during the week of April 26.In addition, Fitch affirms the 'BBB+' rating on the authority's $52.7 million outstanding bond fund development revenue bonds. The Rating Outlook is Stable.The authority will use the proceeds of the series 2004C bonds to purchase land and two existing buildings in Eastlake, Ohio.
Beekeepers' Efforts Create Buzz in Pennsylvania
Monday, April 12, 2004UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Millions of workers in Pennsylvania annually play a direct and vital role in the production of more than $50 million worth of fruit and vegetable crops, says Maryann Frazier, Penn State University Cooperative Extension apiculture (bee and beekeeping) specialist. And the fruit of their labor isn't just fresh produce.
Spring Means 'Call Before You Dig'
Monday, April 12, 2004YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Springtime is springing up, and the Ohio Utilities Protection Service is reminding Ohioans of a necessary safety precaution to be taken prior to digging in their yards. State law requires anyone digging in Ohio to call OUPS 48 hours (excluding weekends and legal holidays) prior to digging. This free call can help protect families from serious legal, financial and physical ramifications should damage to an underground utility occur."The term 'call before you dig' usually resonates with contractors," says Gregory A. Obsincs, OUPS president.
Bank One Remains No. 1 Federal Student Loan Lender
Monday, April 12, 2004INDIANAPOLIS -- Bank One, the nation's sixth-largest bank holding company, is once again the No. 1 student loan originator in the Federal Family Education Loan Program, according to the Department of Education's annual ranking of top loan providers.In Fiscal Year 2003, Bank One originated a record $3.3 billion of federally guaranteed Stafford and PLUS loans, a 22% increase over Fiscal Year 2002, and the first time any lender has surpassed $3 billion in FFELP originations.
Would You Like WiFi With That?
Monday, April 12, 2004BOARDMAN,Ohio -- TJ's Restaurant and Lounge at Holiday Inn-Youngstown is now offering complimentary wireless Internet access.
Ohio's 'Do Not Call' Kicks In Today
Monday, April 12, 2004COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When the Ohio Do No Call law takes effect today, Ohioans will have additional protections from telemarketers, says state Attorney General Jim Petro.
"Radio Stations in New Castle, Pa., Sold for $2.85 Million"
Sunday, April 11, 2004"YOUNGSTOWN , Ohio -- Radio giant Clear Channel Communications has sold two radio stations licensed in Lawrence County, Pa., to Forever Broadcasting Inc., a 34-station radio company based in Hollidaysburg, Pa., and a third Lawrence County station to Forever's operating affiliate, Keymarket of Pennsylvania/Ohio LLC, a 10-station group.The total sale price was $2.85 million, according to license- transfer documents filed with the Federal Communications Commission.The three radio properties are WKST, a news-talk-sports station at 1200 AM; WBZY, a music-of-your-life oldies station at 1280 AM; and
Wire Service
Sunday, April 11, 2004"Get Office Supplies on the CheapMost of the time, my frugal buying habits are the subject of teasing among family and friends. But when they're looking to save a few bucks, guess who they ask? Just the other day, for instance, my daughter was complaining about the high cost of ink jet replacement cartridges for her printer. Since I keep two printers in action, she figured I might have some advice.Sure, I responded, offering several suggestions. Then, the thought occurred that we aren't likely the only folks concerned about spending these days.
Local.com
Saturday, April 10, 2004By Monnie RyanOur daughter, Chris, recently asked if I knew you can find just about any property in Trumbull County at the auditor's Web site. At first, she was upset over finding a color photograph of her home -- garage door wide open and truck she and her husband no longer own sitting in the driveway.