Columbus, Ohio

Lieff Cabraser, Peiffer Wolf, and Meyer Wilson file federal class action against Norfolk Southern over February 3, 2023 Train Derailment and Massive Toxic Discharge

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Norfolk Southern failed to immediately report the train wreck as required by law, and did not contact authorities until nearly two hours after the initial derailment, wreck, and toxic discharge.

Key Points: 
  • Norfolk Southern failed to immediately report the train wreck as required by law, and did not contact authorities until nearly two hours after the initial derailment, wreck, and toxic discharge.
  • This led Norfolk Southern to “vent and burn” vinyl chloride, a powerful cancer-causing gas, from five railcars.
  • Plaintiffs and Class members continue to live in the shadow of the toxic train wreck and toxic burn.
  • “Norfolk Southern failed in its responsibilities to the community both before, during, and after the derailment and spill.

Central Ohio Transit Authority Launches Account-Based Ticketing Solution with Masabi and Transit to Improve Fare Equity

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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Utilizing the market-leading Transit app as well as Smartcards linked to personal COTA accounts, COTA is launching a full account-based ticketing solution, powered by Masabi, the company bringing Fare Payments-as-a-Service to public transit.

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  • Utilizing the market-leading Transit app as well as Smartcards linked to personal COTA accounts, COTA is launching a full account-based ticketing solution, powered by Masabi, the company bringing Fare Payments-as-a-Service to public transit.
  • Masabis fare capping technology empowers everyone to ride COTA for the same cost, regardless of their financial situation.
  • Central Ohio Transit Authority is the Columbus Ohio regions mobility solutions provider, driven each day to connect people to prosperity through innovation, dedication and teamwork.
  • Masabi is bringing Fare Payments-as-a-Service a better way of delivering fare payments to public transit agencies and authorities of all sizes around the globe.

Film Columbus and Greater Columbus Arts Council Announce the Film It In Cbus Creation Awards

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Film Columbus and the Greater Columbus Arts Council (Arts Council) are investing in local filmmakers.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Film Columbus and the Greater Columbus Arts Council (Arts Council) are investing in local filmmakers.
  • With the new Film It In Cbus Film Creation Awards now open for applications, there will be two awards given this year: a $20,000 grant for a local film project and a $2,500 award for script development by a local filmmaker.
  • These awards are the first large-scale awards specifically for film given by the Arts Council.
  • "We're beyond excited to be able to present these awards to Columbus-based filmmakers," says John Daugherty, director of Film Columbus and film commissioner for Columbus and the central Ohio region.

Brixey & Meyer Announces Columbus Office Expansion

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Brixey & Meyer is excited to announce the expansion and relocation of our Columbus office space.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Brixey & Meyer is excited to announce the expansion and relocation of our Columbus office space.
  • Like many other companies, we are adjusting to the new working environment where going to an office every day is not the norm.
  • - Jonathan Harrington, Columbus Office Leader
    The new office space will feature modern workstations with both standing and seated desks, private offices, and conference space to collaborate or meet with clients.
  • As we grow, Brixey & Meyer continues to offer a strategic mixof value-added services.

Shameless Porch Pirate Caught on Video

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Varment Guard Wildlife Services received a video from a client featuring a porch pirate of a different kind.Kelly Svoboda, of Cleveland, OH, hired Varment Guard to provide live trapping services after the scene that played out on her Ring doorbell video feed.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Varment Guard Wildlife Services received a video from a client featuring a porch pirate of a different kind.Kelly Svoboda, of Cleveland, OH, hired Varment Guard to provide live trapping services after the scene that played out on her Ring doorbell video feed.
  • This groundhog has no shame in its game as it clutches the delivered package, goes head-over-tail down the porch stairs, then heads out across the lawn with the unsuspecting homeowner's goods in its mouth.
  • Varment Guard is based in Columbus, OH and offers animal removal services and nuisance wildlife control forresidential and commercial properties.
  • Their service territory includes all of Ohio and Indiana plus parts of Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico and Colorado.

Brixey & Meyer Announces New Columbus Office Leader

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Brixey & Meyer is pleased to announce that Jonathan Harrington has been promoted to the role of Columbus Office Leader, effective July 2021.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Brixey & Meyer is pleased to announce that Jonathan Harrington has been promoted to the role of Columbus Office Leader, effective July 2021.
  • "We are excited for Jonathan to assume this leadership role in our Columbus office.
  • His passion, dedication, and drive are a perfect fit as we continue our strategic growth in the Columbus market."
  • He joined Brixey & Meyer in October of 2020 through the acquisition of LAMP CFO and Accounting Services.

Michael Pascucci Named Grand Marshal Of 2021 Columbus Celebration, Will Lead In-Person Columbus Day Parade On October 11

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that 2021 Grand Marshal Michael Pascucci, Chairman of Duck Pond Associates, will lead the 77th Annual Columbus Day Parade up Fifth Avenue.

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  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that 2021 Grand Marshal Michael Pascucci, Chairman of Duck Pond Associates, will lead the 77th Annual Columbus Day Parade up Fifth Avenue.
  • In speaking of Mr. Pascucci as Grand Marshal, Columbus Citizens Foundation President Marian Pardo praised his success as a prominent Italian American both in business and philanthropic endeavors.
  • Having Michael Pascucci lead our Parade is a fitting honor as we work together to rebuild and reunite stronger than ever."
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.

Michael Pascucci Named Grand Marshal of 2021 Columbus Celebration, Will Lead In-person Columbus Day Parade on October 11

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that 2021 Grand Marshal Michael Pascucci, Chairman of Duck Pond Associates, will lead the 77th Annual Columbus Day Parade up Fifth Avenue.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that 2021 Grand Marshal Michael Pascucci, Chairman of Duck Pond Associates, will lead the 77th Annual Columbus Day Parade up Fifth Avenue.
  • In speaking of Mr. Pascucci as Grand Marshal, Columbus Citizens Foundation President Marian Pardo praised his success as a prominent Italian American both in business and philanthropic endeavors.
  • Having Michael Pascucci lead our Parade is a fitting honor as we work together to rebuild and reunite stronger than ever."
  • The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has celebrated Italian-American heritage on New York's Fifth Avenue since 1929.

Columbus McKinnon Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.06 per Share

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO), a leading designer and manufacturer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved payment of a regular quarterly dividend of $0.06 per common share.

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  • Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO), a leading designer and manufacturer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved payment of a regular quarterly dividend of $0.06 per common share.
  • The dividend will be payable on or about August 16, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 6, 2021.
  • Columbus McKinnon has approximately 28.4 million shares of common stock outstanding.
  • Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position, and secure materials.

CFBank Completes Sale Of Its Columbiana County, Ohio Branches.

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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The sale of the branches will allow CFBank to invest in the growth and expansion in its Metro markets, better fitting the CFBank Commercial Banking driven business model.

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  • The sale of the branches will allow CFBank to invest in the growth and expansion in its Metro markets, better fitting the CFBank Commercial Banking driven business model.
  • In addition, CFBank expects this sale to positively impact its operations through increased efficiencies.
  • CFBank has focused on bettering the Ohio economy and serving the financial needs of closely held businesses since 1892.
  • CFBank now has a presence in four major metro markets - Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana.