Monthly Archives: March 2010

We work to pay taxes until April 9

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Cathy Hirko

Got an email on Tuesday about “Tax Freedom Day.” This year it falls on April 9, according to the Tax Foundation. The foundation said “Americans will work well over three months of the year – from January 1 to April … Continue reading →

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Jump expected for 3D ticket prices

Posted on March 26, 2010 by sean adkins

If you planning on taking in a 3D movie this weekend, the high-definition images won’t be the only part of the trip that catches your attention. Looking to profit from increased ticket sales thanks to shiny selections such as “Avatar” … Continue reading →

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Former York County employer not a fan of healthcare bill

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Cathy Hirko

Because we are all news junkies here, I get passed a lot of articles on business-related news. This one came by my desk Friday morning. Looks like Caterpillar is not a fan of the healthcare bill. Any business in York … Continue reading →

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The U.S. Census Bureau offers jobs in York County

Posted on March 18, 2010 by sean adkins

As local unemployment continues to rise to the tune of 9.1 percent, finding a job can seem like a job in itself. Fortunately, the federal government is offering temporary, part-time jobs for those interested in becoming census takers. And the … Continue reading →

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Keeping an eye on our local message boards

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Cathy Hirko

I regularly keep tabs on our local message boards, The Exchange. Lots of good story ideas surface there. Here’s a recent post that talks about what we are thinking of the local economy as the first quarter comes to a … Continue reading →

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What’s good for goose is good for the …recall?

Posted on March 2, 2010 by sean adkins

Hello, kettle. Meet pot. General Motors is recalling 1.3 million cars sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. so it can repair faulty power steering motors. Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received 1,100 complaints that the cars … Continue reading →

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