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Check auto warranties,BBB advises owners
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to check the company that issues their extended auto warranty. Numerous local people have called the BBB about National Warranty Insurance Corp., which is located in the Cayman Islands.
The company has filed for bankruptcy and is being liquidated, the BBB said. Some claims are being paid, but it is unclear which ones will be paid and when that will happen, the BBB said.
The Southern Nebraska Better Business Bureau is processing complaints against the company because it has offices there. It is unknown if the company will respond to complaints. The local BBB says little can be done if a company goes out of business.
Call the local BBB at (330) 744-3111 for more information.
Variety-store owner plansto fix up building, grounds
HUBBARD -- Diana Shipton has opened Diana's, a variety store, at 42 Regina Drive. The store carries herbs, flowers, produce, handmade and costume jewelry, needlework and a variety of new and used goods, including school supplies, candy, purses and hats.
Shipton said the store is in a log cabin that she thinks was built before 1850. Her plans are to remove the aluminum siding covering the house and restore the gardens that used to be on the grounds.
Networking luncheon
HOWLAND -- Executive Link will hold a networking luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 14 at Avalon Inn. Frank Sole, a business consultant, will speak on long-term business plans. Reservations must be made by Oct. 10 by calling Jo Ann Truax at (330) 783-2576.
Trumbull career centeroffers management course
LORDSTOWN -- A 90-hour management program for potential and practicing supervisors is being offered by the Trumbull Career & amp; Technical Center. The supervisory leadership skills course will use discussions, self-assessment, role-playing, group exercises and cases for analysis.
Topics include planning and problem-solving, improving productivity and quality, energizing the work force, and supervision concerns. For information, call Vicki Thompson at (330) 824-2787.
From Vindicator staff reports