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Pepsi pulls widely mocked ad featuring Kendall Jenner NEW YORK (AP) — Pepsi says it’s “halting any further rollout” of an ad that has been widely mocked and criticized. The ad shows model Kendall Jenner joining a crowd of smiling young protesters, who cheer after she hands a can of Pepsi to a police officer. The story line provoked a backlash, with people saying it trivialized protests for social justice issues. Many said the imagery was reminiscent of a famous photo of a Black Lives Matter protester approaching an officer. Fed minutes reveal debate over inflation and ...

What do Panera and Krispy Kreme have in common?

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Panera is being acquired by Europe’s JAB Holding Co. for more than $7 billion, the second largest restaurant deal made in North America in at least decades. Americans are likely more familiar with JAB than they know. The Luxembourg investment fund has controlling interests in Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Caribou Coffee Co., Stumptown Coffee and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. The deal for Panera, however, underscores its sway over what people eat when away from home in the morning. For days there had been speculation about a takeover at Panera, with Starbucks Corp. being ...

Home Savings named ‘Star of Hope’ sponsor for SRMC Foundation

SALEM — The Salem Regional Medical Center (SRMC) Foundation announced the Home Savings Charitable Foundation as a $3,000 “Star of Hope” sponsor for its 7th annual Hearts & Stars Gala, held March 18. In addition to serving as a top Gala sponsor for the second straight year, the Home ...

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CHANGE offers Weatherization applications NEWELL — CHANGE Inc. always accepts applications for services through the Weatherization Assistance Program — designed to assist in reducing energy use for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety. In 2016, 45 households received weatherization services and 34 households received energy audits. This program is open to individuals and families living in Hancock, Brooke, Ohio and Marshall counties that meet the program’s income ...

Columbiana County Property Transfers

Center Township Alltel Communications to American Towers, 5.6 acres on Steubenville Pike for cell tower; $79,307. Columbiana Firestone Homestead to Nicholas and Mallory Demaiolo, 0.4 acre on Homestead; $55,000. Firestone Homestead to Lee and Susan Simon, 0.6 acre on Homestead; $57,000. Craig Kyle to Emma Nappi and Evan Schneider, home on Brenda Lane; $95,000. Marilyn Kendall to Terry Rankin, et al, home on West Salem Street; $85,000. East Liverpool Alltel Communications to American Towers, 0.3 acres on Francis Street for cell tower; $79,307. John Anderson to Michael ...

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Winter Crisis Season ending soon LISBON — The last day that the Community Action Agency of Columbiana County (CAA) will be taking applications for the Winter Crisis Program and Emergency HEAP, is March 31. The office is located at 7860 Lincole Place (rear) in Lisbon. Appointments can be made by calling the automated scheduling system at 1-844-493-1198. Homebound and seniors ages 62-older may call 330-424-4013 for appointment assistance. Applications for State HEAP can be completed through May 31, 2017. Applications are available at post offices, libraries, and utility ...