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Mahoning Valley Car Buyers Get in Gear in January
Wednesday, February 16, 2005"VIENNA, Ohio -- Area new car sales are revving up compared to those reported a year ago.The January report issued by the Automobile Dealers Association of Eastern Ohio shows dealers in the tri-county area sold 1,706 new cars, up nearly 300 from 1,419 in January 2005. The bulk of the increase -- more than 200 vehicles -- was from cars and trucks titled outside Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties. New vehicle sales were up slightly for vehicles titled in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties, according to the ADAEO report.
Governor Takes Campaign for Tax Reform to Youngstown
Wednesday, February 16, 2005"By Dennis LaRue YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Using City Machine Technologies Inc. as a backdrop, Gov. Bob Taft came here Wednesday in his campaign for tax reform that would reduce taxes on the state's manufacturers and personal income taxes by 21% over five years.The governor's proposed tax reform would spread the revenue generated from the state's businesses over more enterprises.
Success Story
Wednesday, February 16, 2005Home Is Where Loving Hands Are FoundCare-givers allow elderly to stay where they've lived. Kathy Stelluto has been there. The owner of Loving Hands Home Care & Companion Care, Youngstown, knows from experience what her clients go through. In the early 1990s, Stelluto needed care-givers to look after her mother who had suffered a series of small strokes. "My mother didn't need a nurse at $20 an hour," she recalls. "That was quite expensive just to have somebody sit with her.
Eastern Shawnee Narrow Number of Casino Sites in Ohio
Wednesday, February 16, 2005By George NelsonYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The Eastern Shawnee Tribe has narrowed its search to two or three sites for a casino in the Youngstown-Warren area, its Ohio representative said yesterday."It's not 100% finalized but we look forward hopefully to making a major announcement in the Mahoning Valley, just like we're doing today in Lorain," said Terry Casey, a consultant for the Eastern Shawnee said yesterday. Casey was on his way to Lorain for the announcement that the tribe had purchased an option on land there to develop a casino.
Harry M. Warner Film Festival Set for April 21-22
Wednesday, February 16, 2005NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The red carpet and bright lights of Hollywood are coming here April 21 and 22 as part of the Harry M. Warner Film Festival, according to JoAnn McBride, executive director of the Lawrence County Tourist Promotion Agency.
FirstEnergy Earns $878.2M for 2004
Wednesday, February 16, 2005AKRON, Ohio -- FirstEnergy Corp. reports 2004 earnings of $878.2 million, or basic earnings per share of common stock of $2.68 ($2.67 diluted). Comparatively, the company earned $422.8 million, or $1.39 per share, in 2003.The 2004 results include unusual charges related to the sale and impairment of non-core assets, severance costs associated with the reorganization of the company's nuclear operations, settlements of lawsuits and costs associated with the extended outage at the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station.Total revenues for 2004 were $12.5 billion, compared with $11.7 billion in 2003.
Bill Would Bar Elections Officials from Campaign Roles
Wednesday, February 16, 2005WASHINGTON -- Spurred by two consecutive elections in which state elections officials participated directly in a Presidential campaign, legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate that would prohibit any top state election official from taking an active and/or partisan role in the campaign of any candidate for federal office.The legislation, titled the Federal Election Integrity Act of 2005, was introduced by U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland (D-Ohio 6th) and Sen.
P&P on Verge of Restoring Youngstown Buildings
Wednesday, February 16, 2005By Dennis LaRue YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Its financing in place, P&P Development's plan to restore the Wells and Armed Forces buildings and the front of the old State Theatre are progressing nicely, Denise Powell reported Tuesday."We're close to wrapping this [financing] up and the scope of the project is unchanged," she said. P&P, a partnership involving Powell, owner of James & Weaver Office Environments, 22 W.
Circuit City to Close 19 Superstores, Four in Ohio"
Wednesday, February 16, 2005RICHMOND, Va. -- Just days after officials announced they are considering an offer to purchase the company, Circuit City Stores Inc. announced the closing of 19 superstores -- four in Ohio -- plus five regional offices and one distribution center. The company also has sold a corporate building as part of ongoing intiatives designed to imiprove financial performance.The Ohio stores slated for closing by the end of this month include Westland in Columbus, North Olmsted, North Randall and Parma.
Youngstown Objects to Public Records Case Ruling
Wednesday, February 16, 2005By Dan O'BrienYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The city has filed objections to a court magistrate's ruling it that violated Ohio's open records laws and owes attorney fees to The Business Journal in connection with a lawsuit the newspaper filed in late 2003.Chris Sammarone, the city's counsel and son of city Water Commissioner Charles Sammarone, filed the objections Feb. 11.