Allfirst Bank Joins SBA Fast-Track Lending Program
Allfirst Bank based in Maryland joined a preferred lender program backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration enabling faster loan decisions for small businesses. The program promises approvals within 24 hours and the fastest turnaround among SBA lending programs. Ken Olson of SBA Philadelphia notes the benefit of quicker funding for job growth, as Allfirst operates 260 branches and 550 ATMs across Maryland Pennsylvania D C northern Virginia and Delaware.
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Philadelphia
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Virginia
Delaware
Windmill Turbines Headed to Green Mountain Farm
In Somerset Pa turbines for Green Mountain Wind Farm will arrive in mid March as ground was broken December 1 near Garrett. Green Mountain.com markets wind electricity and the Somerset site will be the first in Pennsylvania and the largest in the East. Nordex GmbH supplies the 200 foot towers with 95 foot blades.
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Green Mountain
Garrett
Green Mountain.com
Somerset County
Pennsylvania
United States
Nordex Gmbh
FirstMerit plans building sale after Signal merger
Plaza president said First Merit, now in banking, will not continue as landlord for the former First Federal building after acquiring through the Signal merger in 1999. The Rite Aid site will join a $35 million theme mall project with theaters and a children’s park as renovations proceed and Gov Ridge’s $10 million state match awaits.
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Nothing new in Sky Bank probe, official reports
Sky Financial Group officers say no new information exists on the SEC probe into its purchase of First Western Bancorp Inc. Subpoenas were issued in late 1999 to Sky officials and First Western shareholders. The SEC declined to confirm or deny the investigation. In 1998 Sky Financial announced an all stock deal to acquire First Western of New Castle valued at $434 million.
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Securities and Exchange Commission
First Western Bancorp, Inc
Tom O’shane
First Western Bancorp Inc
O’shane
SEC
First Western/Sky Financial
John Heine
Sky Financial
Selineville
Ohio
First Western of
New Castle
DVD becomes hot seller in U S movie market
The DVD format has shifted from computer use to a fast growing movie medium. Price reductions and rental emphasis spurred sales with 1999 showing 370 percent growth for DVD players. Experts predict broader adoption and new products combining DVD with satellite, TV, and gaming devices.
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U.S
Consumer Electronics Association
Arlington
Best Buy
Tom Adams
Adams Media Research
Carmel Valley
Calif
Adams
Area Stock Quotes From New Castle Office
AREA STOCK aR% we nee eee eee. The above figures are from 10 15 a m today. Over the counter stocks list the bid price. Quotes provided by the New Castle office of Parker Hunter Inc.
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Multiple DUI and assault charges in Mahoning and surrounding townships
A series of arrests across Mahoning Township and nearby areas include Richard L. Smith 27 Edinburg RD 1 charged with drunken driving and three vehicle code violations after Route 551 stop. Francis Metrocavige 35 Martha St charged with drunken driving and three traffic violations after Union Township stop. Kenneth Paul Alley 23 Edinburg RD 2 charged with aggravated assault and related counts for alleged tire iron attack on Clarence Dawson in Mahoning Township. Daniel L. McGarry 50 Lowellville Ohio charged with drunken driving and three traffic violations after Route 317 stop in North Beaver Township. Robert Carney 32 Bear Mabel St charged with harassment for alleged slapping incident in Twilight Mobile Home Park. Jerome McFall 36 Volant RD 3 charged with terroristic threats harassment and harassment by communication for threatening call to Carla McFall in Slippery Rock Township. Robin Boots 38 Railroad Ave Ellwood City charged with harassment for alleged harassment at Bonnie Keeler's residence in Wayne Township. Richard O. Dickson 57 Edinburg RD 2 charged with driving under the influence after Route 208 stop in Pulaski Township. Trevor R. Barker 19 King Ave charged with DUI minor operating a vehicle with alcohol and underage drinking plus three vehicle code violations after Route 422 Bypass stop on Feb 23. Benjamin M. Gray 20 Bouquet St Apt 401-A charged with drunken driving minor operating a vehicle with alcohol underage drinking and careless driving after Route 18 Clover Lane stop Saturday.
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Edinburg
Mahoning Township
Francis Metrocavige
Martha St
Union Township
Kenneth Paul Alley
Clarence R. Dawson
Wallace Ave
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Daniel L. McGarry
Center Road
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Beaver Township
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Bear
Mabel St
Twilight Mobile Home Park
Jerome McFall
Volant RD 3
Carla McFall
Slippery Rock Township
Robin Boots
Railroad Ave
Ellwood City
Boots
Bonnie
Keeler
Hillside Ave
Wayne Township
Richard O. Dickson
Pulaski Township
Shenango Township
Trevor R. Barker
King Ave
Neshannock Township
Benjamin M. Gray
S. Bouquet St
Apt
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