Landlord granted settlement in dispute with company that left Youngstown facility

A lawsuit against a business that was set to open a plant in Youngstown has been settled in Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas.

Royer Threads Takes Over Business from The Preppy Pickle

Dozens of custom orders from a local embroidery store are being fulfilled thanks to another local business stepping in to help. When Preppy Pickle owner Christine Myers passed away unexpectedly last month, Jess Royer, owner of Royer Threads, was asked to take over Myers' unfinished orders. Royer said it was...

Big Ideas Learning lays off roughly 25% of Erie workforce

Big Ideas Learning said it cut its Erie workforce by approximately 25% last month. The educational publishing company said the layoff primarily affected research and development positions, citing disruptions in the education market that lasted longer than expected. Big Ideas said factors including reduced federal support, increased technology costs and declining school enrollment have caused […]

Former Lord Corp. property enters new chapter thanks to Greengarden Gateway

The former Lord Corporation property on West 12th and Greengarden Boulevard is entering a new chapter under new ownership. Previously purchased by Finish Thompson a few years ago, the local company determined they were not in the financial position for their initially planned project, putting the property back on the market earlier this year. Now, […]

Manufacturer & Business Association 121st Annual Event

Business and community leaders gathered at the Bayfront Convention Center Thursday for an event focused on leadership, workforce development and the future of the region’s industries. Lori Joint, president and CEO of the Manufacturers and Business Association, says the event began with Manufacturing Day, when more than 2,000 students...

Renovate Erie cuts the ribbon on new Peach Street location

A previously vacant Erie storefront has new life after a local business celebrated its move into a newly remodeled space on Monday. Renovate Erie held a ribbon-cutting for its new location, which was formerly occupied by Point Spa before sitting vacant earlier this year. The company serves customers across Erie and several other Pennsylvania communities […]

Royer Threads Picking Up New Orders

When Preppy Pickle owner Christine Myers passed away unexpectedly last month, Jess Royer, owner of Royer Threads, was asked to take over Myers' unfinished orders. Now, she’s making sure all those orders get fulfilled.

Ohio Gas Tax Holiday Draws Pennsylvania Drivers Across State Line for Lower Prices

A new gas tax holiday in Ohio is drawing drivers across the state line as motorists look for relief from rising fuel prices. Ohio's 90-day gas tax holiday began October 4 and is suspending the state's gas tax through January 2. At a Shell station in Conneaut, officials say the...

Royer Thread New Business in Erie

The Overlooked Pennsylvania Town Where Rent Stays Under $700 And Living Feels Like A Dream

Nobody puts Sharon, Pennsylvania on their vision board, and that is genuinely one of the most baffling oversights in the entire history of American real estate decision-making. This small city in the northwestern corner of the state has been quietly offering something that most of the country has been desperately...

This Giant Ohio General Store Is A Road-Trip Stop With Something For Everyone

Road trips rarely include a stop that covers hardware, groceries, and homemade goods all at once, but this giant Ohio general store does exactly that. Nothing here gets shipped in from somewhere far away, keeping everything locally sourced and genuinely fresh. Regulars plan visits around specific restocking days, knowing certain...

Tenants of downtown apartment building receive termination notices from SOBE

SOBE Thermal Energy Systems, the company that provides steam heat to downtown Youngstown, has sent 10-day termination notices to some tenants in one of the high-rise apartment buildings.

PowerParts Group Acquires Precision Profiles

PowerParts Group, a provider of mission-critical components and field services for gas and steam power turbines, has acquired Precision Profiles, LLC, a manufacturer of high-precision turbine airfoils serving customers in the power generation, naval defense, and industrial markets. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Titusville, Pennsylvania, Precision Profiles specializes in...

Erie County Community College Welding Program Helps Industry

According to U.S. Welding Workforce Data, the country could face a critical shortage of welders by 2029 as more workers retire. That’s why having full classes of welding students at Erie County Community College is so important. Students in the college’s ten-month welding program spend time learning skills in...

Crowd boos data center developer during contentious meeting in Butler County

Neighbors in Forward Township, Butler County, spent hours on Thursday evening challenging and questioning a proposed million-square-foot data and energy center campus.

Villa Maria Farm offering organic produce, mums

Villa Maria Farm produce market is currently offering fresh, organic vegetables, herbs and fall mums. The market is located at Villa Maria, 288 Villa Drive, Villa Maria, Pa. 16155. Villa Maria sells produce exclusively grown on the property. The market is open from noon-5 p.m. on Wednesdays and 10 a.m.-2...

One Hot Cookie ending operations, filing for bankruptcy

One Hot Cookie is closing and plans to file for bankruptcy, its owner tells WKBN.

Closeout store to replace Big Lots in Boardman

Another home-goods deal store will soon be moving into the former Big Lots location on South Avenue.

ODOT currently hiring winter crews

The Ohio Department of Transportation is filling positions for its winter crews.

Manufacturing Matters: Targeted Pet Treats

Warren, PA - Manufacturing continues to play a major role in Warren County, providing jobs, supporting local businesses and contributing to the region’s economy. As part of Erie News Now’s Manufacturing Matters series, a partnership with the Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry, the focus is being placed on local manufacturers and the role they play in the community.