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Giant Eagle LPGA Returns to July
Thursday, April 08, 2004VIENNA, Ohio -- Following a one-year stint in the month of June, the 2004 Giant Eagle LPGA Classic has been moved back to its original time frame in July. The 2004 event will be played July 12-18 at Squaw Creek Country Club here."2004 will mark our 15th anniversary in the Valley and none of this would be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, volunteers and fans from across the country," says Eddie Thomas, executive director of the tournament.Returning the tournament to July, he adds, will eliminate the end of the school year conflicts for some volunteers.
Married Workers Fare Better at Shift Work than Singles
Thursday, April 08, 2004CINCINNATI -- Maybe working shifts isn't as tough on marriages as many believe.A study conducted by Xavier University researchers found that married workers, including those with children, who work shifts had higher levels of personal and job satisfaction than their unmarried co-workers."It's somewhat surprising because it is widely believed that shift-work has a negative effect on marriages, but that is not true in all cases.
Century 21 Raises More Than $4 Million for Easter Seals
Thursday, April 08, 2004CANFIELD, Ohio -- Members of 21 Real Estate Corp. exceeded their national fund-raising goal for 2003 by more than 14%, raising more than $4 million in support of Easter Seals and bringing all-time contributions since 1979 to nearly $76 million.Patty Massare, vice president and general manager of Century 21 Mill Creek Realty Group here, reported her corporation's national efforts.
The Hub, Downtown Restaurant of Choice for Lawyers, Jurists, Closes Today"
Thursday, April 08, 2004By Dennis LaRueYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The Hub, the informal restaurant across from the Mahoning County Courthouse that regularly served scores of politicians and aspiring politicians, hundreds of lawyers and a quite few downtown businessmen as well, closes its doors today."Economic conditions," is the cryptic explanation repeated by Denise Danko, who with her husband, Jim, bought the establishment two years ago. Mrs.
Married Workers Fare Better at Shift Work than Singles
Thursday, April 08, 2004CINCINNATI -- Maybe working shifts isn't as tough on marriages as many believe.A study conducted by Xavier University researchers found that married workers, including those with children, who work shifts had higher levels of personal and job satisfaction than their unmarried co-workers."It's somewhat surprising because it is widely believed that shift-work has a negative effect on marriages, but that is not true in all cases.
National City Introduces Changes for Small Business Banking
Thursday, April 08, 2004CLEVELAND, Ohio -- After conducting customer interviews to better understand their financial needs, National City says it is making a series of changes to simplify small business banking.The product enhancements include:Free small business checking: The 150 transaction items included at no charge is increased to 200.Small business preferred checking: The 250 checks/withdrawals (debits) and 250 deposited items (credits) at no charge will become 400 combined transaction items free. Free online bill payment and free online tax payments also have been added.
"The Hub, Downtown Restaurant of Choice for Lawyers, Jurists, Closes Today"
Wednesday, April 07, 2004"By Dennis LaRueYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The Hub, the informal restaurant across from the Mahoning County Courthouse that regularly served scores of politicians and aspiring politicians, hundreds of lawyers and a quite few downtown businessmen as well, closes its doors today."Economic conditions," is the cryptic explanation repeated by Denise Danko, who with her husband, Jim, bought the establishment two years ago. Mrs.
"'No Silver Bullet Could Have Prevented 9/11 Attacks, Rice Testifies"
Wednesday, April 07, 2004"WASHINGTON -- The following is a statement by National Security Advisor Dr. Condoleezza Rice in her testimony this morning before the national commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States:I thank the Commission for arranging this special session. Thank you for helping to find a way to meet the nation 's need to learn all we can about the September 11th attacks, while preserving important Constitutional principles.This commission, and those who appear before it, have a vital charge.
BBB Warns of Right 2 Vote Scam
Wednesday, April 07, 2004YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- This election year has many hot topics for the candidates to discuss, and people are always being polled to find out their opinion. People answer polls because they want their voice to be heard. One of these "hot topics" concerns the U.S. Supreme Court and the Pledge of Allegiance. The Better Business Bureau of the Mahoning Valley is warning area businesses and consumers of a company in Canada that is sending unsolicited fax survey/opinion polls containing 900 numbers.
Butler Wick Turns to Bank of New York
Wednesday, April 07, 2004NEW YORK -- The Bank of New York has been appointed by Butler Wick & Co., a subsidiary of United Community Financial Corp., Youngstown, Ohio, to provide government securities clearing services."In today's competitive environment, it is important for market participants to maximize operational efficiency," says Jeffrey W. Dodson, senior vice president of operations at Butler Wick.