ODNR Approves 11 Permits in Utica Shale | June 12, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources approved 11 new permits for horizontal wells in the Utica shale during the week ended June 8, according to the latest data provided by the agency. Rice Drilling LLC secured six new permits to drill in Belmont County, while Ascent Resources Utica LLC was awarded five […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources approved 11 new permits for horizontal wells in the Utica shale during the week ended June 8, according to the latest data provided by the agency. Rice Drilling LLC secured six new permits to drill in Belmont County, while Ascent Resources...

898 Marketing Convenes Summer Class of Interns | June 11, 2019

CANFIELD, Ohio — 898 Marketing has developed and launched an internship program for seven college students and recent graduates to gain a first-hand experience in their field of study and assist with a variety of clients and projects. The internships, offered as paid and college credit options, provide experience in three core competencies: marketing, creative […]

CANFIELD, Ohio -- 898 Marketing has developed and launched an internship program for seven college students and recent graduates to gain a first-hand experience in their field of study and assist with a variety of clients and projects. The internships, offered as paid and college credit options, provide experience in...

Quality Trailers Surpasses $10M in Production | June 11, 2019

SALEM, Ohio — Quality Trailers Inc. set a new record this month, surpassing $10 million in production for the current fiscal year, President Tim Troyer reports. When Troyer came on as president 3 1/2 years ago, he says, production capacity was roughly $7 million, but has been increased by improving efficiency at its plant in […]

SALEM, Ohio -- Quality Trailers Inc. set a new record this month, surpassing $10 million in production for the current fiscal year, President Tim Troyer reports. When Troyer came on as president 3 1/2 years ago, he says, production capacity was roughly $7 million, but has been increased by improving...

YARS Community Council Hosts 5K on the Runway July 6 | June 11, 2019

VIENNA TOWNSHIP, Ohio – The Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council will host its second annual 5K on the Runway July 6 at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. Proceeds from the race will support the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s Eastern Ohio Military Affairs Commission, which advocates for Youngstown Air Reserve Station here and Camp Garfield in Ravenna. […]

VIENNA TOWNSHIP, Ohio – The Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council will host its second annual 5K on the Runway July 6 at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. Proceeds from the race will support the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s Eastern Ohio Military Affairs Commission, which advocates for Youngstown Air Reserve Station here...

Teen Entrepreneur Starts Distribution of Juice Drink | June 11, 2019

HERMITAGE, Pa. – Entrepreneur and Hickory High School student Cynthia Torrence has launched NIU FlaMingo, a low-sugar juice drink. Housed at the eCenter@LindenPointe incubator in Hermitage, Pa., the drink began distribution Monday. Torrence has been working on the drink since she was 11. Her creation has allowed her to have new opportunities to travel and […]

HERMITAGE, Pa. – Entrepreneur and Hickory High School student Cynthia Torrence has launched NIU FlaMingo, a low-sugar juice drink. Housed at the eCenter@LindenPointe incubator in Hermitage, Pa., the drink began distribution Monday. Torrence has been working on the drink since she was 11. Her creation has allowed her to have...

Foundation Awards 65 Oil and Gas Scholarships | June 11, 2019

GRANVILLE, Ohio — In the latest round of scholarships from the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP) and Foundation, 65 were awarded to qualified students pursuing careers in the natural gas and oil industry. Of the scholarships awarded, 36 are new and 29 are renewed. Scholarships are worth a minimum of $1,000 annually […]

GRANVILLE, Ohio -- In the latest round of scholarships from the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP) and Foundation, 65 were awarded to qualified students pursuing careers in the natural gas and oil industry. Of the scholarships awarded, 36 are new and 29 are renewed. Scholarships are worth...

YNDC Gets $25K Donation, Readies First Home Builds | June 11, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. received a $25,000 infusion for an existing program that helps get individuals into houses, as it prepares to enter into a new endeavor later this week. Home Savings Bank donated the funds Monday to YNDC’s Community Financial Empowerment Initiative. Since 2014, the program has provided free, on-on-one counseling […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. received a $25,000 infusion for an existing program that helps get individuals into houses, as it prepares to enter into a new endeavor later this week. Home Savings Bank donated the funds Monday to YNDC’s Community Financial Empowerment Initiative. Since 2014, the program...

When Warning Signs Surface, They Intervene | June 11, 2019

By Jeremy Lydic YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Aubryanna and Preston Traenkle are your average 9- and 7-year-old siblings. They enjoy hot dogs, getting their faces painted and immediately are curious why their mother is talking to a reporter. But they have already endured much more than other kids at their young...

Workhorse Group Secures $25M in Financing | June 10, 2019

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Workhorse Group Inc., the company eyeing a role in purchasing General Motors’ Lordstown complex, announced Monday it has secured $25 million in new financing from investors that would help the company ramp up production of its next generation electric vehicles. The company said in a release that Workhorse closed on $15 million […]

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Workhorse Group Inc., the company eyeing a role in purchasing General Motors’ Lordstown complex, announced Monday it has secured $25 million in new financing from investors that would help the company ramp up production of its next generation electric vehicles. The company said in a release that...

Butler Hosts Retrospective of Work by Kim Novak | June 10, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – As part of the Butler Institute of American Art’s centennial celebration, the works of actress Kim Novak will be on display at the museum’s Howland branch June 16 through Oct. 6. The exhibit is a retrospective of the actress’ poetry and works across a wide range of media, including watercolor, photography, sculpture […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – As part of the Butler Institute of American Art’s centennial celebration, the works of actress Kim Novak will be on display at the museum’s Howland branch June 16 through Oct. 6. The exhibit is a retrospective of the actress’ poetry and works across a wide range of...