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[naviga:h3]Butler Eagle hires ad executive[/naviga:h3]
Christopher Gordon is a new advertising executive for the Butler Eagle.
He is a May graduate of Slippery Rock University with a degree in communication, emphasizing in public relations. He graduated cum laude.
Gordon was involved in several public relations activities while at SRU, including being a social media coordinator intern with PEAK Technical Staffing and a public relations specialist for the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He also was the assistant news editor for the student newspaper, The Rocket.
He is from Lower Burrell.
[naviga:h3]Farmers Bank gives $2,500 to JA[/naviga:h3]
EMLENTON — The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton recently donated $2,500 to Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania in support of its annual fundraising campaign.
“The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton and Junior Achievement share the same commitment of providing financial education and resources to help young adults succeed,” said William Marsh, chairman of the board, president and CEO of Farmers.
Junior Achievement educates students about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through hands-on programs.
For information on how to donate or volunteer, visit www.jawesternpa.org or call 412-208-4747.
Lung center to take patients on cruise
Lung and Wellness Centers of Western Pa. are helping people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) enjoy a cruise on the Gateway Clipper on June 17.
Lung and Wellness Centers provides transportation to the cruise and T-shirts for 75 of its patients from its Butler and Natrona Heights Pulmonary Rehabilitation locations.
The cruise features food and entertainment. A safe environment is provided with oxygen on board and three respiratory therapists from Lung and Wellness volunteer to help participants.
The cruise, sponsored by Breathe Pa, is in its second year.
[naviga:h3]U.S. trade deficit increases 5.3%[/naviga:h3]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit, after falling to the lowest point in more than two years, increased in April as a surge in imported goods outpaced a rebound in exports.
The Commerce Department said Friday that the deficit increased 5.3 percent in April to $37.4 billion, up from an imbalance of $35.5 billion in March. Exports increased 1.5 percent to $182.8 billion but imports rose faster, increasing 2.1 percent to $220.2 billion.
The politically sensitive deficit with China surged 16.3 percent to $24.3 billion, a development certain to heighten trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
So far this year, the deficit is running 4.8 percent below the pace set a year ago.
