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McDonald Steel Sees Tide Turning
Thursday, July 15, 2004McDONALD, Ohio --McDonald Steel Corp. began to show a profit in June, and is restructuring its management team to provide for future growth, the company announced Wednesday.Tom Kantor, president of McDonald Steel, said the company "is currently turning a profit and operating at a monthly sales level of nearly $2 million." By comparison, four years ago, McDonald Steel was posting monthly sales of $2 million to $3 million per month, he noted.
United Community Financial Nets $5 Million for Second Quarter
Thursday, July 15, 2004YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- United Community Financial Corp., holding company of The Home Savings and Loan Co.
Pennsylvania Governor Fights to Keep Military Installations
Thursday, July 15, 2004TOBYHANNA, Pa. -- Pa. Gov. Edward G.
First National Bankshares of Florida Beats Analysts' Estimate
Thursday, July 15, 2004NAPLES, Fla. -- First National Bankshares of Florida, Inc. reports second-quarter 2004 net income of $11.3 million, or 23 cents per share, compared with $10.6 million, or 22 cents per share, in the second quarter of 2003. These results exceeded analysts' consensus estimate of 22 cents per share and were adjusted for the 3% stock dividend payable July 15 to shareholders of record June 30."We are very proud to deliver another solid quarter," says Gary L. Tice, chairman and chief executive officer.
Business Roundtable Applauds Australian Free Trade Agreement
Thursday, July 15, 2004WASHINGTON -- Members of Business Roundtable, representing companies with a combined work force of 10 million employees in the United States, are praising the House of Representatives for approving a comprehensive free trade agreement with Australia.The agreement would eliminate tariffs on more than 99% of American products."The House of Representative's overwhelming bipartisan vote in passing this agreement sends a strong message that legislators on both sides of the aisle are committed to economic growth and new opportunities for American business and workers," saysHarold McGraw II
"Ohio Highway Litter Exceeds 11,700 Tons Annually"
Wednesday, July 14, 2004"COLUMBUS, Ohio -- More than 11,700 tons of plastic bags, beverage containers, auto parts and other materials are intentionally dumped along Ohio roadways each year, according to an Ohio Department of Natural Resources study. The effort to clean up this litter costs Ohio taxpayers at least $2.3 million annually, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation, which cooperated in the study."This is Ohio's first in-depth highway litter study in 20 years," says ODNR Director Sam Speck.
"Act Now to Avert Another Blackout, Taft Urges"
Wednesday, July 14, 2004"COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Gov. Bob Taft today joined utility regulators from other states and Canadian provinces and members of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to discuss the importance of taking appropriate steps to avoid a blackout like the one that occurred Aug. 14, 2003.
"In a Tight Race, Will Pets Make a Difference?"
Wednesday, July 14, 2004"MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Although the candidates' pets have yet to play a large role in the upcoming election, Ronnie Elmore, associate dean of Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, says he would be surprised if voters do not get a few glimpses of the candidates with their pets before election day. The Bushes have a black Scottish terrier named Barney that was given to them after moving into the White House, along with a black cat named India.
Wire Service
Wednesday, July 14, 2004Internet Makes Travel a BreezeVacation season is in full swing, but there's still plenty of time to make plans even for this year. If you want a tour package that includes special events and sights or you, or you aren't comfortable unless you talk to someone in person, you'll be better off working with a travel agent.
Media Scope
Wednesday, July 14, 2004Anchors Away at LunchIf you want to hear platitudes, don't invite Tom Holden to lunch."There is a dark side to all of us, and I think we need to own up to that from time to time," WKBN-TV's veteran anchorman said June 30 at a luncheon hosted by the Youngstown Ad Club. Holden, who's been in the news business 40 years and telling like it is for almost as long teaching broadcast journalism at Youngstown State University, was answering the common complaint that local TV news is too negative, too gory and too sensational. "Sometimes we're damned if we do, and damned if we don't," he said.