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Home Savings

YOUNGSTOWN

Home Savings Bank has added branch locations in Fairlawn, North Canton, Jackson Township and St. Clairsville. Having completed its acquisition of Premier Bank & Trust, Home Savings has brought its branch locations serving the area to 35.

Home Savings completed the systems conversion, and Premier Bank & Trust customer accounts officially were transferred to Home Savings on March 27. This was the final stage in the acquisition announced in September.

Dunkin’ Donuts

YOUNGSTOWN

Now through April 30, Dunkin’ Donuts in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties will be selling icons for a $1 donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley. With every icon purchased, the customer receives a $1-off coupon for a pound of coffee. For every $1 given, the food bank can distribute $11 worth of food to hungry families in our community.

Southland Crossings

BOARDMAN

Southland Crossings, 1300 Doral Drive, was recently sold to Tabani Group of Dallas for $41.7 million. The plaza houses Wal-Mart, Babies ‘R’ Us, Lowe’s and other major retailers.

“Boasting a broad tenant mix of the nation’s most popular retailers, Southland Crossings is the perfect addition to Tabani Group’s commercial property portfolio,” said Theresa Dorlan, marketing director for Tabani Group. “Tabani Group looks forward to strengthening the center’s position as a dominant regional retail destination by providing the community with new opportunities to shop, dine and play.”

Children’s hospital

BOARDMAN

Area locations of national retailers kicked off Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals promotions this month, each raising funds for Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley. Participating retailers are Ace Hardware, Chico’s and White House Black Market, Circle K, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Rite Aid.

PNC dividend

PITTSBURGH

The board of directors of the PNC Financial Services Group Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend on the common stock of 55 cents per share. The dividend is payable May 5 to shareholders of record at the close of business April 17.

Staff/wire reports