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[$] Chief collecting Red Cross donations for Haiti

January 31, 2010

In response to the devastation caused by the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti, seven Chief Supermarket branches, located in Celina, Coldwater, Defiance, Bryan, Paulding, Delphos and Napoleon, are collecting monetary donations for the American Red Cross. As... Read Story.

[$] New Printer

January 31, 2010

The Hubbard Co. of Defiance recently invested in two digital printing presses that have increased the plant's efficiency and lowered overall printing costs for short-run special jobs. The new presses were installed in 2009 and are now in use on a... Read Story.

State of the region conference slated

January 31, 2010

State of the region conference slated BOWLING GREEN -- Leaders from higher education, the business world and state government will provide insight into today's turbulent economic climate at the eighth annual State of the Region Conference on Feb. 12.... Read Story.

Interim CEO Whitacre gets permanent GM job

January 25, 2010

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Chairman and interim CEO Ed Whitacre is dropping the interim from his title as the automaker’s CEO.Whitacre announced the change this morning at GM’s Detroit headquarters.The 68-year-old Whitacre had been... Read Story.

[$] Quality Graphics of Archbold bought by firm

January 24, 2010

ARCHBOLD -- Metzgers Printing and Mailing of Toledo has purchased select assets of Quality Graphics of Archbold. Metzgers has agreed to hire two employees from Quality Graphics and will interview others who may be interested in employment at the... Read Story.

Simon Kern, a native of Defiance, was recently

January 24, 2010

Simon Kern, a native of Defiance, was recently honored by Davison's Inventionland, a Pittsburgh-based creative design facility, with an award for recognizing his work in the media and entertainment field. Davison is a new product development company... Read Story.

About 600 car dealers attempt to get businesses back

January 24, 2010

About 600 car dealers attempt to get businesses back DETROIT (AP) -- Michael Wolf is taking a big gamble that he can convince an arbitrator to give him back his Chrysler-Jeep dealership. He's among about 600 car dealers nationwide who have signed up to... Read Story.

Builders go with less-is-more approach

January 24, 2010

Builders go with less-is-more approach LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Think of it as the shrinking American dream. What's out: Outdoor kitchens and fireplaces, two-story foyers and deluxe bathroom features like multiple showerheads in the master bathroom. What's in:... Read Story.

[$] Defi ance woman promoted by Tower Bank

January 17, 2010

Tina Farrington of Defiance has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer of Tower Bank and Trust Co. of Fort Wayne. Farrington joined the bank in 2006 and since then has held many roles including; senior vice president of... Read Story.

Estate tax left in limbo

January 17, 2010

Estate tax left in limbo By KATHLEEN PENDER San Francisco Chronicle Astonishing just about everyone in the estate-planning world, Congress let the estate tax expire in 2010. While people who support the death of the estate tax might be jumping for joy,... Read Story.

How job stress affects home life

January 17, 2010

How job stress affects home life By SIRI AGRELL Toronto Globe and Mail First you get the money, then you get the power, then you get the problems at home. Well-educated professionals, even those who have control over the hours they work, are likelier to... Read Story.

Unwinding bailout program to be tricky

January 17, 2010

Unwinding bailout program to be tricky WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government will face a complex and delicate task when it moves to unwind the federal financial bailout that officially ends in October, and the rescue will leave a deep impact the economy long... Read Story.

[$] Holcomb earns certification from state bar

January 10, 2010

NAPOLEON -- Victor Holcomb of Napoleon is one of six lawyers recently certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as specialists in the area of workers' compensation law. To become certified, Holcomb demonstrated substantial and continuing involvement... Read Story.

Peaches and apples may benefit from South freeze

January 8, 2010

Peaches and apples may benefit from South freeze NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The cold spell blanketing the deep South was good news for some fruit growers, though the latest round of extreme weather has created worries for other farmers after the drought and... Read Story.

Russian goverment designates minimum price for vodka

January 3, 2010

Russian goverment designates minimum price for vodka MOSCOW (AP) -- The price of the cheapest vodka on the Russian market more than doubled Friday as the government set a minimum price in an effort to fight rampant alcoholism. Drinking causes an... Read Story.

Cities, counties look to take back corporate tax breaks

January 3, 2010

Cities, counties look to take back corporate tax breaks CHICAGO (AP) -- Cash-strapped communities have a message for corporations that promised jobs in return for tax breaks: A deal's a deal. As the economy sputters along, municipalities struggling to... Read Story.

Henry Chamber hosts annual lunch meeting

January 1, 2010

Henry Chamber hosts annual lunch meeting By JARED ORZOLEK orzolek@crescent-news.com The Napoleon/Henry County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual meeting Wednesday with help from 13 food and beverage vendors. The event was titled "Taste of Henry... Read Story.

Fines proposed against local factory

December 21, 2009

Fines proposed against local factory Fines totaling $190,000 have been proposed against a Defiance tool manufacturer, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The proposed penalties against SK... Read Story.

[$] Historic Sauder table back to the future

December 20, 2009

Historic Sauder table back to the future ARCHBOLD -- Sauder Woodworking Co. of Archbold is re-releasing its original ready-to-assemble table, initially created by Erie Sauder in 1951. North America's first patented ready-to-assemble (RTA) design is... Read Story.

Ohio unemployment rate jumps to 10.6 percent

December 20, 2009

Ohio unemployment rate jumps to 10.6 percent COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio's unemployment rate has edged up to 10.6 percent for November, from 10.5 percent the month before. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said Friday that the jobs picture... Read Story.

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