Posts Tagged ‘Consumer’
OEFFA: Raising the Salad Bar
London, Ohio—The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) and the Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy are offering a four day, two session workshop, “Raising the Salad Bar: Advanced Techniques and Season Extension for the Established Specialty Crop Grower.” “This workshop is designed especially for experienced crop [...]
Obama to nominate Cordray to lead CFPB
President Barack Obama intends to nominate former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray to a new consumer financial protection bureau that was a central feature of the Dodd-Frank Financial Regulatory Reform bill that overhauled banking regulations. White House and administration sources say Obama plans to announce the nomination Monday at the [...]
Newspaper printing outsourced
Following an industry trend, the Record-Courier will begin outsourcing the printing of the newspaper with the July 5 edition. Printing will occur at a newer, high-speed production facility in Wooster, Ohio, that is owned by Dix Communications, the parent company of the Record-Courier. Delivery deadlines will not be significantly affected, David [...]
Kaptur Announces Federal Award To TARTA for Solar Power Equipment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following on the heels of last week’s federal award for new vehicles for TARTA, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) today announced $1 million in federal funds for solar panels and solar equipment at the transit authority’s main offices on Central Avenue. Kaptur said the $1 million was awarded by the Federal Transit [...]
More than 317,000 risers replaced
A potential safety concern for Columbia Gas of Ohio customers has been resolved through the company’s Riser Safety Program, which concluded on June 30, Columbia announced today. Crews have replaced more than 317,000 risers around Ohio since the project began in 2008. “We made a commitment to our customers to resolve this concern, and [...]
Kaptur Announces Interest Rate Cut on Student Loans
TOLEDO – The interest rate on subsidized student loans was cut today to 3.4 percent, according to U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (OH-9). The new rate will save thousands of dollars for students throughout Northern Ohio. “Making higher education more affordable must be a top priority,” said Kaptur, who supported the College Cost Reduction and [...]
Columbia Gas of Ohio and City of Sylvania showerhead giveaway
Columbia Gas of Ohio and the City of Sylvania are partnering to help residents use less water. In response to a Sylvania City Council resolution asking residents to restrict water usage, Columbia Gas will distribute 1,000 energy efficient showerheads on Monday, July 18th at the Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St. Sylvania, from noon [...]
Garland’s Texting While Driving Bill Passes Ohio House
COLUMBUS – State Representative Nancy Garland (D-New Albany) today announced the passage of House Bill 99 out of the Ohio House of Representatives. The bi-partisan bill, which calls for a statewide texting while driving ban, is co-sponsored by Rep. Rex Damschroder (R-Fremont). The House overwhelmingly approved the measure by a vote of 88-10. [...]
IA releases Domestic Violence Court Watch
Independent Advocates had a press conference this morning where they formally released Domestic Violence Court Watch Report 2010 on Toledo Municipal Court. June 13 a preview of the report was reported by Toledo Free Press. The video below is from this morning's press conference, the report can be downloaded through this link and it's also shared [...]
Columbia Gas announces $1.5 million Hamilton area upgrade
Columbia Gas of Ohio customers in Toledo’s Hamilton Street area will benefit from a natural gas pipeline improvement. Approximately 20,000 feet of natural gas main line will be replaced beginning Monday, June 27th, weather permitting. The $1.5 million project will upgrade existing steel pipe with plastic pipe and will impact [...]