Amid Port Authority Discord, Counties to Discuss Options
Thursday, May 08, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The boards of commissioners for Mahoning and Trumbull counties are expected to meet Friday to discuss the state of affairs at the Western Reserve Port Authority.
An advisory Wednesday issued by Mahoning County announced a “staff meeting” in Warren with the Trumbull County Board of Commissioners.
Talmer Bancorp Net Income Rises to $32.7M in 1Q
Thursday, May 08, 2014TROY, Mich. -- Talmer Bancorp Inc. reports first-quarter 2014 net income of $32.7 million, compared to $12.6 million for the fourth quarter 2013 and $60.5 million for the first quarter 2013. Earnings per diluted share were 45 cents for the first quarter 2014, compared to 18 cents for the fourth quarter 2013 and 89 cents for the first quarter 2013.
Talmer is the parent of Talmer Bank & Trust, which acquired the former First Place Bank in Warren.
'3 Minutes With' Mary Cullinan, Candidate for YSU President
Thursday, May 08, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Today's "3 Minutes With” video features Mary Cullinan, the last of three candidates seeking to be the next president of Youngstown State University. Cullinan, who visited the campus Wednesday, discusses her relationship with faculty at Southern Oregon University, where she now serves as president, her meetings with YSU faculty yesterday, priorities at YSU and how long she thinks it would take to accomplish goals at the university (READ STORY).
Pa. Issues Inaugural Oil and Gas Annual Report
Thursday, May 08, 2014HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Department of Environmental Protection Wednesday released its inaugural oil and gas annual report that said in 2013 it issued 4,617 permits to drill wells in 2013 including "unconventional" wells, 17 of which were in Mercer County and 12 in Lawrence County.
"This report illustrates the great progress we have made in protecting our environment through increased inspections, tougher regulations and improved oversight of this industry," said Secretary E. Christopher Abruzzo in a prepared statement.
Westminster Distributes Free Books to Teachers
Thursday, May 08, 2014NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Westminster College, First Book-Westminster and community volunteers distributed 40,000 free new books to public school educators Wednesday. The distribution results from the college winning a national competition to register 300 schools and programs that serve children in need -- the only First Book college organization to receive the award.
Golf Business Ready to Tee Off in Mahoning Valley
Wednesday, May 07, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Northeastern Ohio’s brutal winter has only toughened the resolve of the area’s golfers and courses throughout the region expect a quick release of those afflicted by cabin fever and a severe itch to play.
“Around here right now, the interest is high,” says Andy Santor, head professional at Mill Creek MetroParks Golf Course, Boardman. “People have been cooped up all winter, more so than normal this year.”
Classical Guitarist to Perform May 20 at Warren Library
Wednesday, May 07, 2014WARREN, Ohio -- Award-winning classical guitarist Peter Fletcher will perform in a live concert at the Warren-Trumbull Public Libraryat 6:30 p.m. May 20. The concert is part of a nationwide tour under the auspices of Phillip Truckenbrod Concert Artists.
The performance is to promote Fletcher's new Edvard Grieg compact disc, released recently by Centaur Records. CDs will be available for sale by Fletcher at the concert.
Second Candidate Would Lead YSU to Next Level
Wednesday, May 07, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The underlying strengths of Youngstown State University will sustain it through challenging times and become the foundation that transforms it into a nationally known urban research university.
And Gary L. Miller, chancellor of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, would like to be president as YSU gets back on track and lead it to the next level.
3rd Time No Charm for Community Bill of Rights
Wednesday, May 07, 2014YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The charter amendment that aimed to ban hydraulic fracturing and wastewater injection wells in the city was defeated for the third time in Tuesday’s election.
The Community Bill of Rights lreceived 3,100 votes in favor of its adoption and 3,674 votes against it, according to the Mahoning County Board of Elections. It was the third time in the last 12 months that voters have rejected the amendment.
Proponents of the measure vowed to place it on the ballot a fourth time.
Community Health Systems Nets $4.2B in Revenues
Wednesday, May 07, 2014FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- Community Health Systems Inc. posted net operating revenues of $4.2 billion in the three months ended March 31, the first quarter that includes results from its acquisition of Health Management Associates, the company reported Tuesday.