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"Manufacturing Rebound, Housing Prices, to Aid Midwest's Recovery"
Sunday, August 08, 2004"CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Although the Midwest continues to lag the overall U.S. economic recovery, a manufacturing rebound and steadily rising housing prices will help it close the economic performance gap, according to a quarterly report released today from National City Corp.The report is published in a new publication, The Region, distributed by National City and available online.The Midwest, defined as Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Pennsylvania, recovered only 17% of jobs lost since the last recession, compared with the national average of 77%, the report states.
"American Heart Association Recognizes St. E's, St. Joe's"
Sunday, August 08, 2004"YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Humility of Mary Health announced today that its St. Elizabeth and St. Joseph health centers have been recognized by the American Heart Association for following evidence-based guidelines and procedures while caring for cardiac patients.The recognition designates the St. Elizabeth and St. Joseph medical centers as "Get With The Guidelines -- Coronary Artery Disease" hospitals.
"Smaller the Company, More They Pay for Health Insurance"
Sunday, August 08, 2004"MINNEAPOLIS -- The nation's small- and mid-sized employers cut benefits in their health plans in 2003, holding the cost increase to 9.8% among employers with fewer than 2,000 workers. According to a survey report released today by Marsh Inc., which analyzes data from 1,904 such employers, the total cost of health benefits (medical, dental, and any other health plans offered) averaged $6,130 per employee in 2003.The smallest employers generally are keeping costs down by discouraging coverage of dependents and imposing high deductibles, the data found.
Oakhill Renaissance Place Receives $75,000 Federal Grant"
Saturday, August 07, 2004By Dan O'BrienYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- A federal grant targeted for upgrades at the former Southside Medical Center, now operating as Oakhill Renaissance Place, is the right gift at the right time, officials said.U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio 17th) presented a ceremonial check for $75,000 Friday afternoon to the Southside Community Development Corp., the nonprofit organization that operates the facility. "These are the kinds of investments the federal government needs to make," Ryan said. "Those in the social services sector know these are difficult days.
Thousands Celebrate Lordstown-Built Cavalier, Sunfire"
Saturday, August 07, 2004By George NelsonLORDSTOWN, Ohio -- When Maureen Midgley came to the General Motors assembly plant, workers and management weren't certain the plant would have a future. "I guess in life there are a lot of things that are uncertain. Herman Maass told me to come, he had a lot of hope for the plant, and I have to tell you it's been six interesting years," she said Saturday afternoon after ceremonies to retire the Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire.
"Oakhill Renaissance Place Receives $75,000 Federal Grant"
Friday, August 06, 2004"By Dan O'BrienYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- A federal grant targeted for upgrades at the former Southside Medical Center, now operating as Oakhill Renaissance Place, is the right gift at the right time, officials said.U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio 17th) presented a ceremonial check for $75,000 Friday afternoon to the Southside Community Development Corp., the nonprofit organization that operates the facility. "These are the kinds of investments the federal government needs to make," Ryan said. "Those in the social services sector know these are difficult days.
"Thousands Celebrate Lordstown-Built Cavalier, Sunfire"
Friday, August 06, 2004"By George NelsonLORDSTOWN, Ohio -- When Maureen Midgley came to the General Motors assembly plant, workers and management weren't certain the plant would have a future. "I guess in life there are a lot of things that are uncertain. Herman Maass told me to come, he had a lot of hope for the plant, and I have to tell you it's been six interesting years," she said Saturday afternoon after ceremonies to retire the Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire.
Golf Headquarters Tees Up Marketing with Farris
Friday, August 06, 2004YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Golf Headquarters -- with stores in Boardman, Niles and Pittsburgh -- has retained Farris Marketing to assist with positioning and marketing for its seven retail locations, the agency reported today.Farris said it conducted research, developed a marketing strategy, and produced and executed a marketing program on behalf of Golf Headquarters. The program, just recently rolled out, consists of TV, radio, newspaper and direct mail, as well as Internet marketing.
Neil, YSU Prof Under Fire, Resigns"
Friday, August 06, 2004YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- William Bruce Neil, an associate professor in Youngstown State University's human ecology department, will resign effective Aug. 15, the university announced today.Neil, coordinator of YSU's hospitality management program, submitted a letter of resignation Aug.
Bad News on Jobs Front; 32,000 Jobs Created in July"
Friday, August 06, 2004YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The U.S. Labor Department today reported only 32,000 new jobs were created during the month of July -- considerably less than the government and economic forecasters had predicted and bad news for the president's re-election campaign. Compounding the bad news was the fact that small payroll increases recorded in May and June were revised downward by a total 61,000 jobs. The only good news in the jobs report was the unemployment rate fell to 5.5% in July, down one-tenth of a percent, and manufacturing jobs actually increased by 10,000.Still, the U.S.