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[$] Grand opening set for new Okuley's building

November 15, 2009

Grand opening set for new Okuley's building By DARLENE PRINCE prince@crescent-news.com Customers will see new products and more room for services in Okuley's Pharmacy and Home Medical's new building during its grand opening on Thursday from 9 a.m.-5... Read Story.

Obama's pay czar concerned firms could lose talent

November 12, 2009

Obama's pay czar concerned firms could lose talent WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration's pay czar said today that he is "very concerned" about scaring away top talent at seven firms that took the biggest bailouts. "The determinations I render I... Read Story.

[$] Senior housing construction moves ahead

November 8, 2009

Senior housing construction moves ahead Development of the Defiance senior housing complex known as GlennPark is progressing well, according to Scott Shroyer, director of operations for the firm developing the retirement community. GlennPark is being... Read Story.

[$] Defiance realty pros form new housing brokerage

November 8, 2009

Defiance realty pros form new housing brokerage Three area real estate professional have joined together to form northwest Ohio's newest real estate brokerage, Realty Five of Defiance. Team members Dawn Carpenter and Karol Yeager have joined with... Read Story.

Meijer enters toy-pricing fray

November 8, 2009

Meijer enters toy-pricing fray GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) -- There are sales and then there are price cuts. Meijer says it is offering more of each this holiday season. And in doing so, the Midwest retailer plans to hold its own against the country's... Read Story.

[$] Napoleon inventor details specs, EPA testing of high gas mileage engine

November 8, 2009

NAPOLEON -- HP2g, the company owned by Napoleon mechanic and inventor Doug Pelmear, has detailed in a press release the methodology behind his high gas mileage engine. Pelmear reports that the engine uses a combination of an electric motor, regenerative... Read Story.

iPhone comes to China without key feature

November 1, 2009

iPhone comes to China without key feature BEIJING (AP) -- Apple's iPhone made its long-awaited formal debut in the world's most populous mobile phone market, without a key feature and at higher prices than widely available black market models. Apple's... Read Story.

Lala heralds mp3-killing iPhone app

November 1, 2009

Lala heralds mp3-killing iPhone app LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Online music retailer Lala is preparing to launch an iPhone application that its co-founder says paves the way for the end of downloading songs in the mp3 format. The app allows users to buy the... Read Story.

Ford workers reject contract changes

November 1, 2009

Ford workers reject contract changes DETROIT (AP) -- Ford Motor Co. workers have overwhelmingly rejected contract changes that would have allowed the automaker to cut labor costs. The United Auto Workers union had given local unions until Monday to... Read Story.

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Saturday tempered

November 1, 2009

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Saturday tempered excitement about a growing economy with a sober outlook that more people will lose their jobs. He called that a heartbreaking reality and cautioned that even a burst of upbeat news "does not mean... Read Story.

Wind industry uses federal funding to boost projects

October 25, 2009

Wind industry uses federal funding to boost projects DENVER (AP) -- Armed with nearly $1 billion in federal grants, wind farm developers installed more capacity and got projects off the drawing board in the third quarter. Yet turbine manufacturers... Read Story.

Assistance available for home buyers

October 25, 2009

Assistance available for home buyers COLUMBUS -- Ohio residents who have earned a college degree now have a new option for getting the financial assistance to purchase a home. The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) has announced the Grants for Grads... Read Story.

Wal-Mart says aggressive price cuts will drive sales, boost stock price

October 25, 2009

Wal-Mart says aggressive price cuts will drive sales, boost stock price NEW YORK (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s CEO and President Mike Duke promised investors Thursday that the retailer's aggressive price-cutting will not hurt its stock price, even as... Read Story.

[$] Opens website to public: The White House has

October 25, 2009

Opens website to public: The White House has relaunched its Web site with programming code written by the public. The White House says it's overhauled the technical aspects of the site and now there's computer code written in public view, available for... Read Story.

[$] Bank failures top 100: It's a big number

October 25, 2009

Bank failures top 100: It's a big number that only tells part of the story.The number of banks that have failed so far this year topped 100 on Friday -- hitting 106 by the end of the day -- the most in nearly two decades. But the trouble in the banking... Read Story.

[$] Ridgeville man selected to inspect bridges in 88 Ohio counties

October 24, 2009

Ridgeville man selected to inspect bridges in 88 Ohio counties By JARED ORZOLEK orzolek@crescent-news.com RIDGEVILLE CORNERS -- A former Paulding County engineer has been chosen to inspect bridges in each of the 88 counties in Ohio. Mark Stockman, now a... Read Story.

[$] Meyer Badenhop Insurance Agency has opened a new

October 24, 2009

Meyer Badenhop Insurance Agency has opened a new office at 20-345 Henry County Road X, Ridgeville Corners. Marking the opening of the new office are, from left: Dan Brubaker, Joe Bickel, Cheryl Bostelman and Glenn... Read Story.

[$] PAULDING -- Matthew Reineck, a certified public accountant

October 18, 2009

PAULDING -- Matthew Reineck, a certified public accountant (CPA) with offices in Paulding and Van Wert, recently become a certified valuation analyst (CVA). CVA is an accreditation for CPAs who are qualified to provide business valuation and related... Read Story.

[$] Gretchen's Golden Shears is now open at 510

October 17, 2009

Gretchen's Golden Shears is now open at 510 Appian Avenue in Napoleon. The salon provides men and women's haircuts, coloring, perms and waxing. Owner Gretchen Nagel has 13 years of haircutting experience and has worked in various salons. The shop is for... Read Story.

Student helps downtown Napoleon

October 11, 2009

Student helps downtown Napoleon By JARED ORZOLEK orzolek@crescent-news.com NAPOLEON -- A graduate of Napoleon high school is helping group of citizens to improve the downtown business district with the help of technology. Rechelle Bischoff, a 2006... Read Story.

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