IEC celebration

IEC celebration

YOUNGSTOWN

The Western Reserve Chapter of the Independent Electrical Contractors is saluting IEC apprentices, instructors and member contractors next week for their commitment to becoming the next generation of electrical professionals. IEC will celebrate between 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday in the new classroom/lab building at 2007 South Ave. while classroom and lab sessions are taking place.

Handel’s treat for $1

CANFIELD

Handel’s Ice Cream will celebrate Halloween today with a treat for its customers.

Customers who stop by locations in Mahoning and Trumbull counties in costume will receive a single scoop, regular cone or dish for $1.

Handel’s is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Chesapeake lawsuit

COLUMBIANA

Zehentbauer Family Land LP, Hanover Farms LP and Evelyn Frances Young recently filed a lawsuit in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court against Chesapeake Exploration LLC to obtain damages for violating oil and gas leases and underpaying owed royalties.

The plaintiffs are asking Chesapeake to pay damages in an amount no less than $30 million in underpaid royalties.

Contract signings for homes at top level

COLUMBUS

The Ohio Association of REALTORS reports the number of single-family homes and condominiums put under agreement in September reached a best-ever level for the month, increasing 4.9 percent from the pace set during the month a year ago.

The rate of purchase contract signings in September rose 6.5 percent from the market’s August 2015 index.

Ohio’s September Pending Home Sales Index of 165.1, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, increased 4.9 percent from September 2014. Activity in September increased 6.5 percent from the level of agreements reached in August 2015.

Chrysler recalls 894,000 SUVs

dETROIT

Fiat Chrysler is recalling 894,000 Jeep, Dodge and Fiat SUVs worldwide to fix problems with anti-lock brakes and air bags.

The first recall covers nearly 542,000 Dodge Journeys and Fiat Freemonts from 2012 to 2015. Moisture can build up in the anti-lock brake control module, disabling the system and the electronic stability control.

Fiat Chrysler found the problem by investigating warranty claims. Dealers will apply a sealant and replace electrical parts if needed.

The company also is recalling 352,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Libertys from 2003 and 2004 because the air bags can inflate for no reason. Seven people have been hurt. Dealers will replace the occupant restraint control computer or the side impact sensors.

In both recalls, owners will be told when they can schedule service.

Staff/wire reports