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Mercer County Credit Union Breaks Ground on Sharon Office | August 28, 2018

SHARON, Pa. – Mercer County Community Federal Credit Union broke ground Monday for an addition to its Sharon branch office, 428 Sharpsville Ave. “Our Sharon office was slowly needing everything replaced and we had literally outgrown the space,” said Sandi Carangi, the CEO for Mercer County Community Federal Credit Union. “So we decided to renovate and […]

SHARON, Pa. – Mercer County Community Federal Credit Union broke ground Monday for an addition to its Sharon branch office, 428 Sharpsville Ave. "Our Sharon office was slowly needing everything replaced and we had literally outgrown the space," said Sandi Carangi, the CEO for Mercer County Community Federal Credit Union. "So...

Boardman Red Roof Inn Sells for $2.25M | August 27, 2018

POLAND, Ohio – The Red Roof Inn at 1051 Tiffany South has been sold to Boardman Hospitality LLC for more than $2 million. According to the Mahoning County Auditor’s office, BW RRI IV LLC sold the motel to Michigan-based Boardman Hospitality on Aug. 3 for $2,250,000. According to records, the Red Roof Inn was constructed […]

POLAND, Ohio – The Red Roof Inn at 1051 Tiffany South has been sold to Boardman Hospitality LLC for more than $2 million. According to the Mahoning County Auditor’s office, BW RRI IV LLC sold the motel to Michigan-based Boardman Hospitality on Aug. 3 for $2,250,000. According to records, the...

Businesses Don’t Slow on Borrowing as Rates Rise | August 27, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – In an improving economy and tight labor market, Ron Musilli Jr. finds himself in a pinch. His business, McHenry Industries, is a wholesale sign manufacturer that sells to other businesses across the country. As these businesses are more confident in the economy, they are rebranding themselves and spending more money on new […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – In an improving economy and tight labor market, Ron Musilli Jr. finds himself in a pinch. His business, McHenry Industries, is a wholesale sign manufacturer that sells to other businesses across the country. As these businesses are more confident in the economy, they are rebranding themselves and...

$310,750 Bid Takes Former Beeghly Property at Auction | August 23, 2018

Poland, Ohio – A local bidder was the winner of an online auction for a secluded single-family residence built by business and community leaders Bruce and Nancy Beeghly, Byce Auction of Youngstown reported today.   The winning bid for the property, 5700 Clingan Road, was $310,750 for the auction, which closed at 4 p.m. Wednesday. […]

Poland, Ohio – A local bidder was the winner of an online auction for a secluded single-family residence built by business and community leaders Bruce and Nancy Beeghly, Byce Auction of Youngstown reported today.   The winning bid for the property, 5700 Clingan Road, was $310,750 for the auction, which...

Chemical Bank Donates $10,000 to Goodwill | August 22, 2018

Chemical Bank Donates $10,000 to Goodwill

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — A $10,000 donation from Chemical Bank will help fund the Goodwill Industries voucher program, which assists residents with clothing and housewares purchases from Goodwill stores through collaboration with area mental health and social service agencies. “We believe in the value of people and the power of work, and donations like this help us continue […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- A $10,000 donation from Chemical Bank will help fund the Goodwill Industries voucher program, which assists residents with clothing and housewares purchases from Goodwill stores through collaboration with area mental health and social service agencies. "We believe in the value of people and the power of work, and donations...

First Niles Declares Five Cents Cash Dividend | August 22, 2018

NILES, Ohio – Directors of First Niles Financial Inc. have declared a cash dividend of five cents per share on common stock and six cents per share on preferred class A stock for the third quarter. The dividend is payable Sept. 21 to shareholders of record Sept. 7, the bank holding company announced Monday. FNFI […]

NILES, Ohio – Directors of First Niles Financial Inc. have declared a cash dividend of five cents per share on common stock and six cents per share on preferred class A stock for the third quarter. The dividend is payable Sept. 21 to shareholders of record Sept. 7, the bank...

FNB Corp. Declares 12-Cent Cash Dividend | August 16, 2018

PITTSBURGH – F.N.B. Corp., holding company of First National Bank of Pennsylvania, announced Wednesday that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 12 cents per common share. The dividend is payable Sept. 15 to shareholders of record Sept. 4. F.N.B. has total assets of $32 billion, and operates more than 400 banking […]

PITTSBURGH – F.N.B. Corp., holding company of First National Bank of Pennsylvania, announced Wednesday that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 12 cents per common share. The dividend is payable Sept. 15 to shareholders of record Sept. 4. F.N.B. has total assets of $32 billion, and...

Energy Efficiency Hits Home without Hitting Wallet | August 14, 2018

Energy Efficiency Hits Home without Hitting Wallet

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Saving money on energy bills every month can range from a change of simple habits – shorter showers, turning off lights when you leave the room, or unplugging electrical devices when they’re not being used – to drastic overhauls of your home. While most people’s budget probably wouldn’t support a complete conversion […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Saving money on energy bills every month can range from a change of simple habits – shorter showers, turning off lights when you leave the room, or unplugging electrical devices when they’re not being used – to drastic overhauls of your home. While most people’s budget probably...

Marchionda Firm Sells Land to YSU Foundation | August 10, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown State University Foundation last month paid $438,750 to buy vacant land at 751 Elm St. in Youngstown. The seller was U.S. Campus Suites LCC, an entity owned by developer Dominic J. Marchionda. The transaction closed July 16. Paul McFadden, president of the YSU Foundation, says the property was acquired “for […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown State University Foundation last month paid $438,750 to buy vacant land at 751 Elm St. in Youngstown. The seller was U.S. Campus Suites LCC, an entity owned by developer Dominic J. Marchionda. The transaction closed July 16. Paul McFadden, president of the YSU Foundation, says...

Mahoning Valley Auto Sales Down 1.5% in July | August 6, 2018

Valley Auto Sales Decline 2.6% in May

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Auto sales in the Mahoning Valley continued to slip in July as dealerships in the area sold 4,913 new and used vehicles, according to data from the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers Association, a 1.5% drop from a year ago. The drop in sales marked the seventh consecutive month year-over-year sales have fallen […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Auto sales in the Mahoning Valley continued to slip in July as dealerships in the area sold 4,913 new and used vehicles, according to data from the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers Association, a 1.5% drop from a year ago. The drop in sales marked the seventh consecutive...