Mercer Business Leaders Tell Casey Their Concerns
 | | Sen. Robert P. Casey holds roundtable at Thiel College. |
July 3, 2008
7:53 a.m.
By Dennis LaRue
GREENVILLE, Pa. – U.S. Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr. (D-Pa.) got an earful Wednesday at Thiel College after inviting business leaders and Mercer County officeholders to attend what was billed as “An Economic Development Roundtable.” [MORE] |
Strickland to Host Forums on Reforming Education
July 3, 2008 7:41 a.m.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Gov. Ted Strickland will host 12 forums across the state this summer focusing on reforming education in Ohio. In Mahoning County, a forum is scheduled for Sept. 3. [MORE]Water is Asset to Ohio, Kent State Study Finds
July 3, 2008 7:39 a.m.
KENT, Ohio -- A new study that details water resource management needs and opportunities in northeast Ohio suggests that fresh water is one of the region’s greatest assets. [MORE]Americans Enjoy Emotional Bonds with Vehicles
July 3, 2008 7:29 a.m.
HOUSTON -- American drivers think of their vehicles as more than just a piece of machinery. Most believe they have unique personalities (67%), and 21% have been known to pat their dashboards like a family pet. [MORE]Ohio, West Virginia Get Career Web Site
July 3, 2008 7:38 a.m.
WHEELING, W.V. -- The metropolitan Wheeling area now has a Web site that focuses on career opportunities. One of the main purposes is to highlight employment opportunities inthe Ohio Valley, and encourage residents to register so they can be notified if a new opportunity is coming to the area. [MORE]Bankruptcy Fear Sends GM Share Price Even Lower
July 2, 2008 12:22 p.m.
NEW YORK -- Warnings from an analyst who tracks General Motors Corp. for Merrill Lynch & Co. sent GM’s stock sharply downward in morning trading. The analyst, John Murphy, stated in a note to clients that “bankruptcy is not impossible” for GM. [MORE]Chevy Cobalt Sales Soar as Big 5 Report Big Drops
July 2, 2008
7:23 a.m.
DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. emerged from the month of June bruised, but not as battered as some of its chief competitors thanks to zero-percent financing the last two weeks of the month and sales of the fuel-efficient Chevrolet Cobalt. [MORE] |
New-Car Researchers Shift Behavioral Gears
July 2, 2008 7:18 a.m.
IRVINE, Calif. -- Car manufacturers need to hustle if they want to cash in on consumers who are looking for more fuel-efficient models, according to Kelley Blue Book research. Many shoppers are adjusting the timing of their purchases as well. [MORE]$10M in State Grants Benefits Kent State
June 2, 2008 7:17 a.m.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Kent State University will share in some $10 million in grant awards from the state of Ohio. The awards will fund strategic scientific programs and economic development projects. [MORE]
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