Farmers Bank Ranked a Top Employer in Ohio | August 6, 2019

CANFIELD, Ohio – Farmers National Bank has been ranked as one of the Best Employers in Ohio by the Ohio Society for Human Resource Management state council, Crain’s Cleveland Business and Best Companies Group. The Canfield-based bank was ranked No. 18 on the groups’ list of employers with 250 or more employees. “We are beyond […]

CANFIELD, Ohio – Farmers National Bank has been ranked as one of the Best Employers in Ohio by the Ohio Society for Human Resource Management state council, Crain’s Cleveland Business and Best Companies Group. The Canfield-based bank was ranked No. 18 on the groups’ list of employers with 250 or...

Public Venues Ratchet Up Security Measures | August 6, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — In the wake of mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso, the safety and security of those at local institutions across many sectors, from education to entertainment, is being revisited. A multilayered approach to active shooter scenarios is in place at Youngstown State University. Ron Cole, public information officer, said the YSU […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- In the wake of mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso, the safety and security of those at local institutions across many sectors, from education to entertainment, is being revisited. A multilayered approach to active shooter scenarios is in place at Youngstown State University. Ron Cole, public...

Amoré Café Melds Traditions in Chef’s First Venture | August 3, 2019

NORTH LIMA, Ohio – Chef Eric Kilgore describes his culinary approach as an “ode to the rustic, culinary traditions of the Italian countryside, influenced by Sunday dinner with his mother’s family.” Most of his meals growing up were dishes brought over by his grandmother, and he combined them with recipes he learned at other restaurants […]

NORTH LIMA, Ohio – Chef Eric Kilgore describes his culinary approach as an “ode to the rustic, culinary traditions of the Italian countryside, influenced by Sunday dinner with his mother’s family.” Most of his meals growing up were dishes brought over by his grandmother, and he combined them with recipes...

ProPublica Selects Business Journal for Investigative Reporting Project | August 2, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newroom that produces investigative journalism, has selected The Business Journal as the latest partner for its Local Reporting Network, aiming to help fill the void that will be created when The Vindicator closes at the end of the month. ProPublica solicited project proposals from news organizations based in […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newroom that produces investigative journalism, has selected The Business Journal as the latest partner for its Local Reporting Network, aiming to help fill the void that will be created when The Vindicator closes at the end of the month. ProPublica solicited project proposals...

Aqua Ohio to Buy Campbell Water System for $7.5M | August 2, 2019

BOARDMAN, Ohio – Aqua Ohio has reached an agreement with the city of Campbell to purchase the city’s water treatment plant and distribution system for $7.5 million. The sale, pending approval by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, is expected to close later this year. Campbell’s water system serves 8,200 residents through 3,200 connections and […]

BOARDMAN, Ohio – Aqua Ohio has reached an agreement with the city of Campbell to purchase the city’s water treatment plant and distribution system for $7.5 million. The sale, pending approval by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, is expected to close later this year. Campbell’s water system serves 8,200...

PUCO Threatens to Shut Down Natural Gas Company | August 1, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has ordered a natural gas company based in Niles that serves more than 100 customers in northwestern Trumbull County to either comply with Ohio regulations or face termination of its service. According to an order handed down Wednesday by the PUCO, One Source Energy LLC must […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has ordered a natural gas company based in Niles that serves more than 100 customers in northwestern Trumbull County to either comply with Ohio regulations or face termination of its service. According to an order handed down Wednesday by the PUCO,...

New Cans, New Beer on the Horizon for Penguin City | August 1, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Penguin City Beer is sporting a new look for football season, and owners say a new variety of beer is in the works. Richard Bernacki and Aspasia Lyras-Bernacki, co-owners of Penguin City Brewing Co., say they are working on a new variety beyond the brewery’s standard golden ale. They plan to announce […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Penguin City Beer is sporting a new look for football season, and owners say a new variety of beer is in the works. Richard Bernacki and Aspasia Lyras-Bernacki, co-owners of Penguin City Brewing Co., say they are working on a new variety beyond the brewery's standard golden...

Cockeye BBQ Chills Out with New Creamery | July 29, 2019

WARREN, Ohio – For 25 years, Erik Hoover has worked with cooking food. But this year, he embarked on a journey to learn the tricks to making frozen treats. In February, Hoover’s restaurant, Cockeye BBQ in Warren, started work on a creamery, making ice cream using only Ohio dairy products. Likewise, the flavorings and inclusions […]

WARREN, Ohio – For 25 years, Erik Hoover has worked with cooking food. But this year, he embarked on a journey to learn the tricks to making frozen treats. In February, Hoover’s restaurant, Cockeye BBQ in Warren, started work on a creamery, making ice cream using only Ohio dairy products....

Goloja Named CEO of Youngstown Area Goodwill | July 29, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Mark Goloja has been named the new CEO of Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries. “The opportunity to lead Goodwill in Youngstown is an exciting adventure for my family and me,” Goloja in a statement. “Youngstown is a great place to work and serve, and I am excited to be a part of the […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Mark Goloja has been named the new CEO of Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries. “The opportunity to lead Goodwill in Youngstown is an exciting adventure for my family and me,” Goloja in a statement. “Youngstown is a great place to work and serve, and I am excited to...

Sweeney Wins Mark of Excellence Awards | July 26, 2019

BOARDMAN, Ohio – The owners of Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC had at least two reasons to celebrate Thursday – one being the continued progress of its new Buick and GMC dealership, expected to be completely finished early next year. The other? The Sweeney dealerships were awarded General Motors Co.’s Mark of Excellence Award for the […]

BOARDMAN, Ohio – The owners of Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC had at least two reasons to celebrate Thursday – one being the continued progress of its new Buick and GMC dealership, expected to be completely finished early next year. The other? The Sweeney dealerships were awarded General Motors Co.’s Mark...