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KSU Adds Teaching English as Second Language as Major
Friday, January 28, 2005KENT, Ohio -- Teaching English as a second language has been added to the bachelor of arts degree program at Kent State University, trustees agreed at a Jan. 26 meeting. Trustees also established an audit committee to oversee university financial reporting and other financial activities and approved a new university policy regarding unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Moorhead Foundation for Hope Schedules Dinner
Friday, January 28, 2005YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Local businesses such as Aebisher's Jewelry, Casal's de Spa, Travel Lite Tours and Travel, Morgan Furniture, and England Custom Furniture Direct have donated items for charity auctions and raffles held at the Jessica Moorhead Foundation for Hope, according to Larry Hendricks, chief executive of England CFD and a foundation trustee. The foundation, he added, is preparing for a dinner and reverse raffle Feb. 26, which will feature U.S. Rep.
City Would Expand Green Space, Reduce Commercial Zones"
Friday, January 28, 2005By George NelsonYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- A comprehensive plan for the city calls for building on existing and emerging assets such as its industrial spaces, strong neighborhoods and a redeveloped central core as well as replacing widespread blight with green space.Architects of the Youngstown 2010 plan previewed elements of the strategy for reporters Thursday morning in advance of last night's community presentation in Stambaugh Auditorium."This is a critical first step.
Ryan Reintroduces Bill for Heritage District Study
Friday, January 28, 2005WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles has reintroduced legislation for a study that could result in establishing the Western Reserve Heritage Area, which would include Trumbull, Mahoning, Portage and Summit Counties and as many as 10 additional counties that were all part of the original Western Reserve territory. The bill, the Western Reserve Heritage Area Study Act, passed the House of Representatives, but the 108th Congress ended before getting Senate approval. "Our region is filled with a rich and vibrant history.
Columbiana Port Authority Gets Grant for Fiber Optic Cable
Friday, January 28, 2005EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio -- The Columbiana County Port Authority will receive $875,000 from the state's capital budget to purchase strands of high-speed fiber optic cable, according to Tracy Drake, chief executive officer.The port authority will spend the funds to buy two strands of fiber optic cable and the exclusive commercialization rights in the 260-mile Sonet ring under construction in Columbiana and Mahoning counties, Drake said.
Regional Chamber Names 2005 Board of Directors
Friday, January 28, 2005YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Five individuals have been named to the 2005 board of directors of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber.
Reader Responds to Business Journal Editorial
Friday, January 28, 2005Dear Editor:I find it atypical of the media elite (which you used to not be part of) in trying to put a positive spin on the fact that Canfield Township's contract with the Sheriff allowed Mr. Wellington to hire back 3 more officers. True, you go on to show forward thinking about the differences in why some townships have police forces and others do not. How some townships will not be able to afford patrols while others can.
Super Bowl Sunday Is Big Business for Retailers, Advertisers"
Friday, January 28, 2005WASHINGTON --Advertisers will have an audience of nearly 145 million people for the Super Bowl on Feb. 6, and most consumers are prepared to stay firmly planted during time-outs and game breaks, according to the National Retail Federation. Meanwhile, a University of Delaware business professor and Super Bowl ad analyst says advertising time is selling fast and at a record high.Many consumers rank the commercials as the most important part of the Super Bowl, the NRF survey found.
Youngstown State University Hikes Tuition by 9%
Friday, January 28, 2005YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- As anticipated, the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees Friday afternoon approved a 9% increase in tuition beginning fall semester, but said they would revisit the increase if the state doesn't decrease its allocation to the university for the next fiscal year. "It is never easy to increase tuition, and we do not take it lightly," said YSU President David C. Sweet.
Ohio's Annual Report Card Gives YSU High Marks
Friday, January 28, 2005YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio --Youngstown State University offers smaller class sizes, retains more students, charges lower tuition and operates in a more cost efficient manner than do many other public universities in the state, according to Ohio's annual report card on higher education.The 2004 Performance Report for Ohio's Colleges and Universities also shows that YSU receives less state subsidy than many other universities, that YSU offers financial aid to a higher percentage of students and that YSU students score exceptionally well on licensing exams in the health professions."This year's repor