'3 Minutes With' State Sen. Joe Schiavoni, D-33 Boardman
Tuesday, December 10, 2013BOARDMAN, Ohio -- In today's "3 Minutes With State Sen. Joe Schiavoni, D-33 Boardman, discusses his new role as minority leader and his legislative priorities, which include focuses on jobs, education and neighborhood safety. Schiavoni manned the Salvation Army's red kettle outside the Barnes and Noble Booksellers store Monday at the Shops at Boardman Park.
Foreclosures in US Post Decline in October
Tuesday, December 10, 2013IRVINE, Calif. -- A total of 48,000 foreclosures were reported throughout the United States in October, down from 68,000 the same month a year ago, CoreLogic reports. Judicial foreclosures completed in Ohio for the year were 26,842; in Pennsylvania it was 14,060.
Month-over-month, completed foreclosures nationwide fell 25.6%, from the 64,000 reported in September, according to a new report from CoreLogic.
Cicchillo Named Administrator of Crandall Medical Center
Tuesday, December 10, 2013SEBRING, Ohio -- Jason Cicchillo of Boardman has been appointed administrator of Crandall Medical Center here. Most recently, he served as executive director of Humility House in Austintown.
Cicchillo is taking the position to direct the 188-bed rehabilitation and skilled-nursing center and all assisted living accommodations on the campus of the Copeland Oaks Retirement Community.
Flynn's Tire Donates $1,680 to Children's Hospital
Tuesday, December 10, 2013WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- Flynn’s Tire Group has donated $1,680 to the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, Joe Flynn III, president, announced Monday.
The donation fufills a commitment Flynn’s made last spring to donate $10 for each home run a Pittsburgh Pirate hit during the 2013 season.
The Pirates hit 168 during the regular and post-season games.
“We are extremely proud to make this donation to such a worthy organization," Flynn said in a prepared statement.
Human Rights Campaign Recognizes Huntington Bank
Tuesday, December 10, 2013COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Huntington Bancshares Inc., parent of Huntington National Bank, announced Monday that, based on the 100% score it received from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Corporate Equality Index, it has been rated among the best places for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transsexuals to work.
Huntington Bank has $57 billion in assets and serves Ohio, Michigan, western Pennsylvania, the West Virginia panhandle, northern Kentucky and central Indiana.
YSU's Online MBA Among Nation's Most Affordable
Monday, December 09, 2013YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University’s Master’s of Business Administration degree has been deemed one of the nation’s most affordable online business degrees, the univrsity reports.
The online MBA degree from the YSU Williamson College of Business Administration is included on the list of 2014 Most Affordable Business Degrees developed by OnlineU. The list is online at www.OnlineU.org.
Business Economists See GDP Growth, Healthier 2014
Monday, December 09, 2013WASHINGTON -- The National Association for Business Economics expects the pace of economic growth to continue to pick up the remainder of this year and accelerate in 2014, finds its quarterly outlook, released today.
Home Savings Hires Pair to Manage Commercial Real Estate
Monday, December 09, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Home Savings and Loan Co. has hired Kenneth M. Goetz and Gary L. Wimer as Managing Directors of Commercial Real Estate.
Goetz and Wimer were senior executives in the commercial real estate division of National City Corp. for many years.
Stambaugh Auditorium Takes Public $2.5M Capital Campaign
Monday, December 09, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Stambaugh Auditorium has embarked on the public phase of its $2.5 million capital campaign to raise funds to renovate and improve its ballroom and kitchen, general mnager Matt Pagac says.
Other improvements include repairing and cleaning the façade of the landmark structure and replacement of the Fifth Avenue steps.
The campaign has raised $1 million since its silent phase that began in March. Thirty foundations and private donors have contributed to the campaign so far, Pagac reports.
PNC to Pay $89M in Penalties to Freddie Mac
Monday, December 09, 2013PITTSBURGH -- PNC Bank, a subsidiary of PNC Financial Services Group Inc., has reached an agreement in principle with the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to resolve substantially all indemnification and repurchase obligations related to loans its sold the agency between 2000 and 2008. PNC will pay Freddie Mac $89 million (less credits of $8 million).