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YSU Says 'YES' to Computer Systems Upgrade
Sunday, November 21, 2004"YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Youngstown State University officials have started implementation of a comprehensive, three-year plan to improve the institution's computer systems. "When prospective students or faculty visit YSU or any university -- whether in person or over the Internet -- the computing capabilities of the institution are increasingly an important factor in the decision to choose YSU or go elsewhere," said Donna Esterly, interim chief technology officer.
Ohio's Business Climate Concerns CPA Business Leaders
Sunday, November 21, 2004"DUBLIN, Ohio -- Ohio's anti-competitive business climate is a top concern among Ohio's certified public accountants, according to the largely negative results of the State of Ohio Business Poll present opinions about the state of the business climate.The State of Ohio Business Poll is an annual survey conducted by The Ohio Society of CPAs.According to the respondents, the economy is and will continue to be an issue. In terms of top of mind concerns, the economy garnered 61% of the votes. Education was a distant second at 15%. Health care and post-9/11 national security tied at 9% each.
Area Entrepreneurship Program Wins National Kudos
Sunday, November 21, 2004"GROVE CITY, Pa. -- The Entrepreueurship Program at Grove City College has been selected by the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship as one of two finalists for the 2005 National Model Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Program Award. The award program recognizes excellence in entrepreneurship education. Judges from nationally recognized entrepreneurship programs assessed the Grove City College Entrepreneurship Program based on its innovativeness, uniqueness, quality, effectiveness, completeness, comprehensiveness, sustainability and transferability, according to Dr.
Playhouse Prognosis: Out of Critical
Sunday, November 21, 2004"By George NelsonYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Bentley Lenhoff knows when patrons have enjoyed a play. He checks the floor of the auditorium after the performance and sees how many playbills were left behind. "If there aren't many, they liked it.
"Humility of Mary Hospice to Receive $700,000"
Sunday, November 21, 2004"WASHINGTON -- Humility of Mary Hospice of the Valley stands to receive $700,000 from the Omnibus Appropriations Bill passed recently by the U.S. House of Representatives, according to U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland (D-Ohio 6th). The bill, which passed by a vote of 344 to 51, includes millions of dollars for projects in the Buckeye State's 6th Congressional District, Strickland said."The passage of this bill will bring needed resources to the Mahoning County," said Strickland, who voted for the bill.
Playhouse Prognosis: Out of Critical Condition
Sunday, November 21, 2004"By George NelsonYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Bentley Lenhoff knows when patrons have enjoyed a play. He checks the floor of the auditorium after the performance and sees how many playbills were left behind. "If there aren't many, they liked it.
'Valley Voice' Strike Paper Distributed to Stores, Homes"
Saturday, November 20, 2004BOARDMAN, Ohio -- The truck pulled into the designated location at 7 a.m.
"'Valley Voice' Strike Paper Distributed to Stores, Homes"
Friday, November 19, 2004"BOARDMAN, Ohio -- The truck pulled into the designated location at 7 a.m.
Elected Officials Support Striking Reporters, Drivers"
Friday, November 19, 2004By Dennis LaRueYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Representatives for U.S. Reps.
Unions Inflate Rat Outside East High Construction Site
Friday, November 19, 2004By Dennis LaRueYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Pickets from the building trades unions, accompanied by a giant inflatable rat, are protesting the use of non-union labor as work begins on the $162 million high school on the city's east side -- as well as the absence of minorities, females and city residents from the work force.Rudzik Excavation, Struthers, and Tri-Way Rebar Inc., Ravenna, have begun work on the high school on Bennington Avenue.