'3 Minutes With' Debora Flora, Mahoning Land Bank
Wednesday, February 27, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- In today's "3 Minutes With" video, Debora Flora, executive director of the Mahoning County Land Bank, discusses the land bank’s successes in 2012 and expectations and initiatives for 2013. Flora made a presentstion to land bank board members Tuesday. (READ STORY).
Klacik Real Estate Aligns with ByceAuction
Wednesday, February 27, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Klacik Real Estate is now aligned with ByceAuction to promote auction services to clients. The two companies entered into a formal “Aligned Broker Agreement” this month.
Recently, ByceAuction held a training program for all Klacik Real Estate agents to educate and enable them to present real estate auction and related services to their clients. All of these services, in addition to real estate auctions, now may be offered through Klacik Real Estate on a referral basis.
Ryan Questions Kasich Turnpike Bonding Plan
Wednesday, February 27, 2013WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-13 Ohio, expressed concern Tuesday over Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s proposal to use the Ohio Turnpike to raise nearly $1.5 billion in bonds to be used for transportation projects throughout the state. The congressman stated his concerns in a letter regarding Ohio House Bill 51 he to state Rep. Ron Amstutz, R-1 Wooster, chairman of the Finance and Appropriations Committee in the Ohio House of Representatives, and state Rep. Representative Vernon Sykes, D-44 Akron, ranking member of the committee.
YSU to Offer Master’s Degree in Gerontology
Wednesday, February 27, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Youngstown State University has launched a new master’s program, this one in gerontology -- how human beings grow old and cope with old age -- the interim dean of the graduate school, Brian DePoy, announced Tuesday.
Taylor Meets with Business to Discuss Tax Changes
Tuesday, February 26, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Gov. John Kasich’s proposed changes to the state’s tax structure will help boost the small businesses that drive the economy, Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor said Monday during a press event at City Machine Technologies Inc.
Lucarell Retains Rubenstein to Refute Nationwide
Tuesday, February 26, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Christine Lucarell of Boardman, a former Nationwide Mutual Insurance agent who initially won a $42.8 million jury award against the company (READ STORY), has retained Rubenstein Associates of Liberty Township, a marketing and public relations agency, to represent her, she announced Monday.
Chamber Schedules Annual Meeting, Ohio EPA Event
Tuesday, February 26, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will hold its annual meeting March 21 at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center in Boardman.
Chesapeake Announces $1B JV with Chinese Company
Tuesday, February 26, 2013OKLAHOMA CITY – Chesapeake Energy Corp. announced Monday a joint venture with Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Co. that calls for the Chinese company to buy 50% of Chesapeake's stake in the Mississippi Lime basin for $1.02 billion in cash.
Under the agreement, Sinopec would acquire 425,000 of Chesapeake's 850,000 leasehold acres in the Mississippi Lime play in northern Oklahoma.
Pa. Marcellus Shale Impact Fee Makes $14M Available
Tuesday, February 26, 2013HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Commonwealth Financing Authority has begun accepting applications for five programs established by the Act 13 Marcellus Legacy Fund to support conservation projects and environmental protection measures. The new programs provide $14 million for abandoned mine drainage, abatement and treatment, watershed restoration and protection, water quality data, greenways, trails and recreation, and orphan and abandoned well plugging programs in the state.
'3 Minutes With' Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor
Tuesday, February 26, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- In today's "3 Minutes With" video, Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor discusses Gov. John Kasich’s proposed changes to the state’s tax structure. Taylor participated in a panel with local business leaders Monday at City Machine Technologies Inc. (READ STORY).