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Appeals court upholds FCC on franchise rules

CINCINNATI — A federal appeals court Friday upheld the Federal Communications Commission’s authority to set rules meant to make it easier for new cable TV competitors to gain local franchises.

Local governments across the country filed legal challenges to agency rules the FCC said would speed the approval process for new competitors, cap fees paid by new entrants to local governments, and ease requirements that competitors build systems that reach every home.

The FCC overstepped its authority, the local governments argued in a series of lawsuits that were consolidated in the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati.

A three-judge panel ruled unanimously Friday for the FCC, which it said provided evidence that the local franchising process was “unreasonably impeding competitive entry into the cable television market.”

Sports Cutters Haircuts plans grand opening

BOARDMAN — Sports Cutters Haircuts, a men’s and boy’s sports-themed salon, has scheduled its grand opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday at 7377 Market St..

The salon invites customers to watch sports on big-screen TVs while they get haircuts.

Hogan’s Baking Co. to open in new location

COLUMBIANA — Hogan’s Baking Co. has scheduled a celebration for the opening of its newest location, 113B S. Main St., at 10 a.m. Monday.

The company has a location inside Cochran’s Sparkle Market in Boardman.

Hogan’s offers baked goods, coffee, maple syrup, trail mixes and candies.

Chiropractor opens office in Austintown

AUSTINTOWN — The chiropractic office of Christopher A. Raymond has opened at 5533 Mahoning Ave.

Wire and Vindicator staff reports