Riviera Creek Cultivates First Marijuana Harvest | February 15, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The first crop of legally grown medical marijuana in the city was harvested on Thursday, the start of what local cultivators say is a thriving future market for the industry in Ohio. “The industry is being very well supported,” said Brian Kessler, chairman of Riviera Creek LLC, a Level I cultivator here. […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The first crop of legally grown medical marijuana in the city was harvested on Thursday, the start of what local cultivators say is a thriving future market for the industry in Ohio. “The industry is being very well supported,” said Brian Kessler, chairman of Riviera Creek LLC,...

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens in East Liverpool | February 8, 2019

EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio – A company based in Farrell, Pa. is the first to open a dispensary in the tri-county area dedicated to selling medical marijuana to patients in the region. FarmaceuticalRX opened its doors to patients Thursday morning here, becoming the sixth dispensary in Ohio to sell medical marijuana, says Paul Crowder, vice president […]

EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio – A company based in Farrell, Pa. is the first to open a dispensary in the tri-county area dedicated to selling medical marijuana to patients in the region. FarmaceuticalRX opened its doors to patients Thursday morning here, becoming the sixth dispensary in Ohio to sell medical marijuana,...

GM Reports 4Q Revenue of $38.4B | February 6, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – General Motors Co. reported revenue of $38.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018, an increase of 1.8% from the same period of 2017. Earning per share came in at $1.43, as both figures were well ahead of Wall Street forecasts. According to CNBC, the company’s fourth-quarter revenue was projected at $36.48 […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – General Motors Co. reported revenue of $38.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018, an increase of 1.8% from the same period of 2017. Earning per share came in at $1.43, as both figures were well ahead of Wall Street forecasts. According to CNBC, the company’s fourth-quarter...

Valley Auto Sales Start 2019 Up 6% | February 5, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Auto sales in the Mahoning Valley started 2019 on the pedal as new- and used-car sales were up 6% in January, according to the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers Association’s monthly report. In Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties, 4,770 new and used vehicles were sold, up 271 from January 2018. New-car sales were […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Auto sales in the Mahoning Valley started 2019 on the pedal as new- and used-car sales were up 6% in January, according to the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers Association’s monthly report. In Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties, 4,770 new and used vehicles were sold, up 271 from...

Youngstown Thermal in Talks with Potential Buyer | February 4, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A company based in suburban Columbus is performing due diligence toward a possible purchase of Youngstown Thermal LLC’s assets — an acquisition that could result in lower rates for customers, according to documents filed with the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas. SOBE Energy Solutions Inc., Dublin, has sent a non-binding letter […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A company based in suburban Columbus is performing due diligence toward a possible purchase of Youngstown Thermal LLC’s assets -- an acquisition that could result in lower rates for customers, according to documents filed with the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas. SOBE Energy Solutions Inc., Dublin,...

UAW’s Green Writes Trump (Again), Video Released | February 2, 2019

LORDSTOWN, Ohio – UAW Local 1112 President David Green wants to make his presence known before he arrives in Washington Tuesday for President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Green sent a letter Friday to Trump, alerting the president about the hardships visited upon American workers and their families and especially about the plight […]

LORDSTOWN, Ohio – UAW Local 1112 President David Green wants to make his presence known before he arrives in Washington Tuesday for President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Green sent a letter Friday to Trump, alerting the president about the hardships visited upon American workers and their families...

Wedding Boutiques Thrive; Dress Chains Do Not | February 1, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Last year, seemingly out of the blue, scores of Alfred Angelo wedding dress stores closed. Brides-to-be, including those who bought their gowns at the store in Boardman, were left without a gown to wear on their big day. In some cases, the dresses were locked in the boutique, in sight but untouchable. […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Last year, seemingly out of the blue, scores of Alfred Angelo wedding dress stores closed. Brides-to-be, including those who bought their gowns at the store in Boardman, were left without a gown to wear on their big day. In some cases, the dresses were locked in the...

Akron Company Harvests Its First Crop of Medical Marijuana | January 29, 2019

Crop Director Adrien Alvarez said he expects the facility to harvest up to 5,000 pounds of medical marijuana annually

AKRON, Ohio – With the snip of a pair of pruning clippers, officials of Calyx Peak Companies welcomed their official entry into Ohio’s very young, but potentially explosive, medical marijuana market. “It’s a billion dollar-plus market here in Ohio, for sure,” said Edward Schmults, CEO of Calyx Peak Companies, based in Nevada. The company cultivated […]

AKRON, Ohio – With the snip of a pair of pruning clippers, officials of Calyx Peak Companies welcomed their official entry into Ohio’s very young, but potentially explosive, medical marijuana market. “It’s a billion dollar-plus market here in Ohio, for sure,” said Edward Schmults, CEO of Calyx Peak Companies, based...

Trucks and SUVs Take Center Stage at Detroit Auto Show | January 14, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – For General Motors, Ford and Ram, the North American Internal Auto Show was a chance to show off their bigger and better models for the coming years. Trucks and SUVs took center stage for the three automakers, as did performance models boasting bigger engines and more power than ever before. Ford Motor […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – For General Motors, Ford and Ram, the North American Internal Auto Show was a chance to show off their bigger and better models for the coming years. Trucks and SUVs took center stage for the three automakers, as did performance models boasting bigger engines and more power...

Valley Car Sales End 2018 on High Note, But Down for Year | January 8, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Car sales in the Mahoning Valley ended 2018 on a high note, though full-year sales were down from the year before, according to the latest report from the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers. In Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties, 3,999 new and used cars were sold in December, the group said, 19 more […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Car sales in the Mahoning Valley ended 2018 on a high note, though full-year sales were down from the year before, according to the latest report from the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers. In Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties, 3,999 new and used cars were sold in December,...