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Wed November 15, 2017

Businessmen Plan to Redevelop Kentucky Hotel

ASHLAND, Ky. (AP) Two businessmen plan to redevelop an eastern Kentucky hotel in a move local officials hope will help revive the area's struggling economy. The Daily Independent reported Jim Nizzo and Andy Spiros purchased the Ashland Plaza Hotel for $3.6 million....

Wed November 15, 2017

Mid Country Machinery Marks Anniversary With Giveaway

On Oct. 26, Mid Country Machinery held an open house at its Fort Dodge location in celebration of the company's 20th anniversary. Every time Mid Country Machinery customers spent $5,000 dollars on sales, rentals, parts and/or service between Dec....

Wed November 15, 2017

Murphy Tractor Welcomes Customers to Demo Event

Murphy Tractor & Equipment held a demonstration event at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Tallmadge, Ohio, on Oct. 24 to 26. The demonstration was conducted to introduce the new John Deere 345G LC reduced tail swing excavator and showcase a variety of other John Deere machines....

Wed November 15, 2017

NPK Construction Equipment Expands in Walton Hills

NPK Construction Equipment recently announced the purchase of an additional property and building adjacent to its current facility in Walton Hills, Ohio. The announcement comes on the heels of a major plant expansion in 2016 that added 30,000 sq....

Wed November 15, 2017

Roland Machinery Showcases Intelligent Machines at Event

On Oct. 13, Roland Machinery Co. held an open house at its Springfield, Ill., location. The event featured intelligent machine demonstrations, and guests enjoyed lunch and refreshments. The company showcased equipment from various manufacturers, including Komatsu, Wirtgen, Kleeman, Hamm and many more....

Wed November 15, 2017

Alex Lyon & Son Hosts Estate Auction in Rockford, Ill.

Alex Lyon & Son held a complete liquidation estate auction on Nov. 2 in Rockford, Ill. After 60 years in business, the M. Adams Equipment Company decided to discontinue operations and sell everything in the absolute auction, including the real estate....

Wed November 15, 2017

Jeff Martin Auctioneers Holds Second Midwest Auction

Jeff Martin Auctioneers Inc.'s second venture to the Midwest proved to be a great success. The Agency, Iowa, public auction was held for several consignors, including local contractors liquidating inventory on Oct....

Wed November 15, 2017

MidAmerican to Invest $1B for Wind Turbines

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) MidAmerican Energy said it plans to spend $1 billion updating more than 700 older wind turbines across Iowa. The turbines will be retrofitted with newer, more efficient components, including longer blades, to extend their lifespans an estimated 20 years, said Spencer Moore, MidAmerican Energy's vice president of generation....

Irwin Rapoport - Wed November 15, 2017

Crews Use Unique Method on INDOT Project

Gradex Inc. is about one year away from completing the Indiana Department of Transportation's (INDOT) $23.9 million U.S. 40 and U.S. 27 project in downtown Richmond. The project, which is divided into three phases, started last March and should be completed in late 2018....

Tue November 14, 2017

Bridge Partnership Program Marks 200th Opening

State, federal, and local leaders officially cut the ribbon on the Bagdad Road bridge over the Rocky River. It is the 200th bridge completed under a program between the Ohio Department of Transportation and local government partners....