REGION

REGION
B.J. Alan hires Farrisas marketing adviser
BOARDMAN -- Farris Marketing of Boardman has been retained by B.J. Alan Co. to undertake a number of projects and advise in marketing communications. B.J. Alan is a Youngstown-based fireworks distributor.
Krispy Kreme to producedoughnuts in Ravenna
RAVENNA -- Krispy Kreme said it will begin producing doughnuts in Ravenna this summer at a plant that will employ 150. The plant will provide doughnuts to stores in the Cleveland, Akron and Youngstown areas. Anyone interested in a job there should contact the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services.
NATION
Judge promises scrutinyin WorldCom settlement
NEW YORK -- A federal judge is promising close scrutiny of the $11 billion financial fraud at WorldCom Inc. before he'll approve a $500 million settlement the bankrupt telecommunications giant has reached with federal regulators.
U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff of Manhattan said he wants to learn "much more of the defendant's seemingly massive fraud."
From Vindicator staff and wire reports