Features By Brian Bull
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Far-flung relatives now watch funerals online
Turns out online funerals aren’t just for celebrities. More and more families across the U.S. are looking at them as a way to cut costs, and include more friends and relatives.
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What's a boon for manufacturing? One word: Plastics
Rust Belt manufacturing isn't just about steel -- an uptick in business is boosting plastics, aluminum, and other products as well.
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Mild winter helps some businesses, hurts others
For some businesses that shut down during the winter, the mild weather this winter has been an economic shot in the arm. For others, not so much.
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Manufacturing jobs up in Ohio
Most of the growth comes from an unexpected source. Politicians jockey to take credit.
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Rust Belt rolls dice and builds new casinos
Pennsylvania, Michigan and Illinois are on board with casinos, hoping to drive tourism to down-on-their-luck communities. Now Ohio is getting into the game.
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Homegrown alcohol industry a bright spot for Ohio
Liquor sales have risen even as the state's economy has slumped. In turn, Ohio is embracing its homegrown booze industry.
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Minimal snow in Midwest means big savings, headaches
A mild winter means cash-strapped governments save money. But lack of snow can be costly for others.
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U.S. steel industry shows signs of a turnaround
Natural gas and automotive industries are giving a boost to U.S. steel.
