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OSHA proposes fine for another area company
A Franklin company is the latest target of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration in its quest to reduce injuries, deaths and safety violations in the metals industry.The company, A&B Foundry & Machining, faces proposed fines of $170,107, OSHA said Tuesday.A&B is at least the fifth area company to ...
Walmart to sell frozen Fatburger patties
NEW YORK (AP) — Fatburger, a chain with a devoted following on the West Coast, said Friday it will sell its branded frozen beef patties in Walmart stores nationwide.The Beverly Hills, Calif.-based chain said the beef patties are in select stores now and will roll out nationally over the next ...
In brief
HEALTH CARECompany perfect on state surveyForest Glen Health Campus received perfect marks on its recent state survey of the Legacy at Forest Glen – the campus’ specialized memory care neighborhood. The survey team reviewed patient records and employee files, and observed the delivery of services. Legacy was found to be ...
Lafley “full on” for second run as P&G’s CEO
Household products giant Procter & Gamble Co. is hoping its former CEO can work his magic once again. The Cincinnati company said late Thursday that former CEO A.G. Lafley, a 33-year industry veteran, is returning its top post. The surprise move comes as the world’s largest consumer-products maker tries to ...
Durable-goods orders snap back in April
By Jeffry Bartash MarketWatch WASHINGTON — Higher demand for autos, airplanes and military wares boosted orders for long-lasting goods in April, but bookings also rose in most other industries in a positive sign for U.S. manufacturers. Orders for durable goods climbed 3.3 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted $222.6 ...
Birth control coverage up for federal appeal
By Kristen WyattAssociated PressDENVER (AP) — In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. asked a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that includes access to the morning-after pill.The ...
Applications for US unemployment aid fall to 340K
By Paul WisemanAP Economics WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell 23,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 340,000, a level consistent with solid job growth.The less volatile four-week average ticked down just 500 to 339,500, the Labor Department said Thursday. That’s close to the ...
Ohio restaurants to add 21,000 workers this summer
Restaurants and bars in Ohio plan to add 21,000 jobs this summer, a restaurant industry trade association said Thursday. Nationwide, restaurants and bars are expected to add 448,000 summer jobs this year, up 4.5 percent from the industry’s March employment level, the Natioal Restaurant Association said. “The projected addition of ...
Area restaurant chain reaches milestone
The Hot Head Burritos chain has reached an important milestone with the opening of its 50th store in Urbana. Hot Head President Ray Wiley — who co-founded the fast-casual burrito chain with his wife, Cynthia — said at least 10 more Hot Head locations are in various stages of development ...
P&G: CEO McDonald retiring, former CEO Lafley back at the helm
CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble announced today the retirement of current CEO Robert “Bob” McDonald.Former president and CEO Alan George “A.G.” Lafley is rejoining the company and has been named president and CEO effective immediately, the consumer goods company said. Lafley has also been elected to the company’s board, as ...
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