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"5-Year, 60,000-Mile Powertrain Warranty On Cobalt"
Tuesday, October 26, 2004"DETROIT -- Chevrolet is offering a five-year, 60,000-mile Powertrain Promise warranty on its all-new small car, the Chevrolet Cobalt, available in dealer showrooms this fall. The Cobalt is manufactured at the General Motors Assembly Plant in Lordstown, Ohio.Cobalt will be available through a nationwide network of more than 4,100 dealers, said Brent Dewar, general manager of Chevrolet. The car will be available in a coupe and sedan with six different trim levels. Additional accessories and performance packages will maximize customization options.
"Democrats, Republicans Line Up for President's Visit"
Tuesday, October 26, 2004"VIENNA, Ohio -- Some 2,500 Democrats are lined along Route 193 outside the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport hoping President George W. Bush gets a glimpse of them -- or hears them -- when Air Force One touches down at 1:30 today.
"Business, Labor, Elected Officials Support Sales Tax"
Tuesday, October 26, 2004"By Dennis LaRueBOARDMAN, Ohio -- Business, organized labor and the Mahoning County political establishment this morning came out in force to endorse Issue 2, a measure that would make the 0.5% piggyback sales a continuing levy.The tax generates some $13 million a year, roughly a third of the county's operating budget.Even with renewal of the 0.5% tax -- Thomas Humphries, Larry Fauver and George Tablack stressed the tax is not an increase -- Mahoning County will not have an easy time paying for essential operations, county Auditor Tablack stated.County commissioners have been "doing an excelle
When Bush Touches Down, Ask These Questions"
Tuesday, October 26, 2004By Dennis LaRueYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Because U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan and Ted Strickland can't direct questions to George W. Bush when he visits tomorrow, they urge area reporters to ask their questions for them.
U.S. Markets, Economy Face Serious Challenges Post-Election"
Tuesday, October 26, 2004NEW YORK -- Regardless of who wins the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 2, the new administration will face an enormous challenge, according to analysts at Standard & Poor's.The United States is running a current account deficit of more than 5% of Gross Domestic Product, attributable in part to a diminishing personal savings rate, which has declined to around 1% of GDP from high single digits a decade ago and a loosening fiscal stance during the past four years.
RTI International Metals Reports $2.2 Million Net Loss
Tuesday, October 26, 2004NILES, Ohio -- RTI International Metals Inc. posted a net loss of $2.2 million, or 10 cents per share, for the third quarter of 2004, officials announced late yesterday. Sales for the quarter totaled $53.9 million. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the lockout of some 230 employees at RTI's subsidiary, RMI Titanium, as a result of an ongoing contract dispute.
Steelworkers Support ISG-Ispat Merger
Tuesday, October 26, 2004PITTSBURGH -- The United Steelworkers of America is welcoming yesterday's announcement that International Steel Group Inc. will become a part of the new Mittal Steel Co., formed when Ispat International, headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, acquires LNM Holdings and ISG.
29 YSU Penguins Dressed and Ready to Go
Tuesday, October 26, 2004YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The Penguin Parade public arts project culminates with Friday's celebration in Stambaugh Auditorium, where 29 seven-foot-tall fiberglass penguins will be auctioned off to the highest bidders. Bidding for each penguin is expected to start at about $1,000."This is the culminating event of a project that was started more than 18 months ago and that has sparked a true sense of community pride and spirit," said Catherine Cala, associate director of the Office of Development at Youngstown State University.
Cingular Completes Merger With AT&T Wireless
Tuesday, October 26, 2004ATLANTA -- The merger of Cingular Wireless LLC and AT&T Wireless Services Inc. is now complete, thus creating the biggest wireless carrier with the largest digital voice and data network in the country, officials announced earlier today. The newly combined company has more than 46 million customers and an extensive nationwide network. The company will continue to be headquartered hereCingular Wireless is a joint venture between SBC Communications Inc.
Scrap Tires Removed from Former Adriatic Recycling Facility
Tuesday, October 26, 2004COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Removal of the equivalent of 176,410 passenger tires stored at the former Adriatic Recycling facility on Jones Street in Youngstown is now complete, according to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.