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Middlesex OKs decrease in minimum sizes for lots

Middlesex Township upervisors approved an ordinance amending the township zoning and subdivision code at their meeting Wednesday night.

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GM plans $300M investment

Assembly plant benefits; others to close

Friday at the Orion Assembly Plant in Lake Orion, Mich., General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra announced a $300 million investment in the plant for electric vehicles, and a total investment of $1.8 billion for plants and new hires in six states. GM said it plans to add about 400 workers at the Orion factory, which currently builds the electric Chevrolet Bolt, autonomous vehicles for GM’s Cruise unit and the Chevy Sonic compact car.

After weeks of criticism over its U.S. manufacturing cuts, General Motors said Friday it plans to spend $300 million to build a new electric car at its Orion Assembly Plant north of Detroit and provided a vigorous defense of its U.S. manufacturing commitment.

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Trump names nominee for Fed board

Moore helped with tax cut plan

President Donald Trump, leaving the White House on Friday, has nominated Stephen Moore, former chief economist for the conservative Heritage Foundation, for one of two seats on the Federal Reserve board.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate Stephen Moore, a conservative economic analyst and frequent critic of the Federal Reserve, to fill a vacancy on the Fed’s seven-member board.

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Trump threatens Europe’s automakers

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump criticized European automakers Friday, suggesting he could impose tariffs on imports from companies such as BMW and Mercedes unless they build more plants in the United States.

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Driving strategies to improve gas mileage

With spring officially back in swing, be prepared for gas prices to begin their annual ascent.

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First impressions 'critical' when it comes to curb appeal

A well-manicured lawn, such as this one on a Butler Township home for sale by Howard Hanna, can be an important factor in first impressions for buyers.

Curbside appeal could play a bigger role in selling a house than you might believe.

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More partnerships between schools, businesses sought

A bipartisan House bill could bring more opportunities to local students.

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Consumers should soon see benefit of Fed’s patience on rates

House market might benefit

NEW YORK — So much for those worries about rising interest rates.

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Sister City long time coming is near

Chinese officials to visit Cranberry

A Sister Cities International project with Hai Yang, China, initiated eight years ago by Cranberry Township could be finalized this year.

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Butler County website getting update

Ease of use to improve

The county's website will be totally redesigned.

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Ford will increase output of big SUVs

Ford said Tuesday it will shift 550 jobs to its Kentucky truck plant to boost production of its Expedition, shown here, and Lincoln Navigator SUVs.

Ford said Tuesday it will shift 550 jobs to its Kentucky truck plant to boost production of its Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles to meet growing demand for its large SUVs.