Recently Retired Left Workforce Earlier than Planned
Saturday, October 05, 2013PITTSBURGH -- Almost half, 49%, of Americans in their prime retirement planning years believe they will need to work longer than they had planned to save enough to retire. But 58% of those 70 and younger who have already left the workforce did so earlier than planned, finds a new survey from PNC Financial Services Group Inc.
New Permit Issued for Kibler Well in Lordstown
Friday, October 04, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has issued a second permit to Halcon Resources so it can drill a new horizontal well at its Kibler pad in Lordstown, according to agency data.
ODNR issued the second permit Sept. 24, and is the 10th horizontal permit issued this year in Trumbull County and the 12th overall in the county since 2012.
Environment Ohio Releases 'Fracking by the Numbers'
Friday, October 04, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- A new report from an advocacy group, the Environment Ohio Research & Policy Center, concludes Ohio drilling operations are producing 30 million gallons of wastewater each year -- "enough to flood the Ohio statehouse under 90 feet of toxic waste," the group says.
NAMII Open House Shows Potential of 3-D Printing
Friday, October 04, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Kathleen Mumaw was amazed at what she saw at the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute.
Having heard about NAMII from Darrell Wallace, NAMII’s deputy director of workforce and educational outreach and associate professor of mechanical and industrial engineering at Youngstown State University, she saw the open house Thursday evening as an “excellent opportunity” to learn more.
“It’s just amazing,” said Mumaw, an accounting and finance instructor at YSU. “The more we can learn about this, the more we can apply. It’s a great opportunity."
Penn-Northwest Celebrates Successes of Past Year
Friday, October 04, 2013HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The board, members and staff of Penn-Northwest Development Corp. celebrated the businesses that moved to Mercer County over the last year, hired more employees, expanded plant or added equipment, and the nurturing environment that encouraged this growth.
CEO Tells F.N.B.’s Role in Mercer County’s Growth
Friday, October 04, 2013HERMITAGE, Pa. -- F.N.B. Corp., parent of First National Bank of Pennsylvania and long a provider of funds that allow businesses in Mercer County to get started and grow, has achieved more growth in the county than most residents realize.
Often overlooked in the coverage of F.N.B. entering Pittsburgh, Maryland and Cleveland is its growth in Mercer County, the president and CEO, Vincent J. Delie Jr., suggested Thursday at the Penn-Northwest Development Corp. annual meeting.
Ollie's, DSW Designer Shoes to Open in Boardman
Friday, October 04, 2013BOARDMAN, Ohio -- The newest Ollie's Bargain Outlet will open at 9 a.m. Wednesday next to Michael's in the Boardman Plaza. The following day, DSW Inc. will open a new footwear and accessories store on Doral Drive.
Ollie’s, headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., has built a reputation for selling name-brand closeouts in a variety of products such as books, food, housewares, toys, electronics, domestics, clothing, furniture, health and beauty items, flooring, seasonal items, said Mark Butler, president and CEO.
Rinehart Prepares to Open New Restaurant Downtown
Friday, October 04, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The owner of O’Donold’s Pub & Grille expects to open his latest venture, a hot dog shop and brewery, in the former Old Precinct space within the next two months, he says.
“We’re hoping to be open Thanksgiving weekend, at the latest Christmas,” said Christian Rinehart, owner of the new Susie’s Dogs and Drafts.
Workers were busy Thursday tearing out walls and otherwise preparing the space on North Phelps Street for the new restaurant, which is named for Rinehart’s mother.
Ryan Goes Off on GOP, Gaveled 'Out of Order'
Friday, October 04, 2013YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-13 Ohio, Thursday leveled a sharp attack against Republicans in Congress, blaming them for the government shutdown as he became visibly angry and accused the majority in the House of Representatives of “wrapping yourselves in the flag” but not following the democratic process.