What’s your estimate
No one expects you to be able to appraise a house. It’s a professional’s responsibility to provide an independent estimate of either your home’s value, or the value of a home you are interested in purchasing.
Two Edison State faculty members receive promotions
PIQUA — Edison State Community College has announced the promotion of two full-time faculty members during the President’s Fall Convocation held on Aug. 21, 2023.
The hybrid home
By Kathy Henne
Public voting now open for statewide “Best of Ohio” industry awards
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Restaurant Association (ORA) recognizes the best and brightest in Ohio’s restaurant, foodservice & hospitality industry at its annual Industry Awards Celebration. Voting is now live for anyone who wants to select Ohio’s Best Restaurants, Best “Guest Experience Provider” (front of house), Best “Behind the Scenes” Employee (back of house) and Best Community Partner.
AEP Ohio reaches agreement with stakeholders to invest in electric grid improvements, new customer...
GAHANNA — AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) a settlement agreement addressing the company’s Electric Security Plan (ESP) filed in January 2023. The agreement paves the way for AEP Ohio to continue making reliability-focused improvements to the electric grid, support economic development, and create new programs that allow customers to manage their energy use and save money. The ESP also includes enhancements to its Standard Service Offer (SSO) auction process designed to produce more stable SSO generation rates.
Edison State receives Walmart Grant for Charger Station Food Pantry
PIQUA — The Edison Foundation recently received a $4,200 local community grant from Walmart on behalf of Edison State Community College. The funds will be used for the Charger Station food pantry located at the Piqua Campus. Nathan Kelly, store manager of the Piqua Walmart, visited campus on Thursday, Aug. 17, during which he presented a grant check and toured the Charger Station.
Improve or move?
By Kathy Henne
Crown Equipment named by Forbes One of America’s Best Employers by State
NEW BREMEN — Crown Equipment, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, has earned recognition as one of America’s Best Employers by State, as announced by Forbes Magazine in its fifth annual list published Aug. 22, 2023.
Do it yourself
By Kathy Henne
AES Ohio offers customers tips to reduce energy use
DAYTON – AES Ohio is monitoring weather conditions and prepared to meet the increased demand this week as a heat advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service through Thursday. The highest temperatures are forecasted on Wednesday and Thursday with the Miami Valley heat indices approaching triple digits.
