×

Business

Unique Charm

RIPLEY — State Sen. George Borrello recently presented the New York State Historic Business award to Meeder’s Restaurant in Ripley to celebrate their incorporation into New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. Established by legislation passed in 2020, the Historic ...

Dawson Announces Launch Of Secure Door

Dawson, has announced the launch of the Dawson Secure Door, designed to provide unparalleled protection against security threats. Engineered to meet the highest standards of ballistic and forced entry resistance, this innovative entrance is set to become the benchmark for security solutions in ...

McDonald’s Same-Store Sales Fall For 1st Time Since 2020

They’re not lovin’ it. McDonald’s global same-stores fell for the first time in nearly four years in the second quarter as inflation-weary consumers skipped eating out or chose cheaper options. The company said it’s working on fixes, like meal deals and new menu items, but it expects ...

Area Man Earns Human Resources Designation

Eric C. Hern recently received the Society of Human Resources Management’s Senior Certified Professional designation after successfully passing a nationwide examination. “The SHRM-SCP exam is a challenging certification, as worldwide candidate’s first time pass rate is only about 50% ...

Average Rate On 30-Year Mortgage Inches To 6.78%, First Uptick In Three Weeks

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mortgage rates inched higher this week, keeping the average rate on a 30-year mortgage essentially flat and near the 7% range it’s been in most of this year. The rate rose to 6.78% from 6.77% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate ...