Business briefs

October 31, 2026

NOTABLE LEADER: Crain’s Cleveland Business named Jeff Ryznar, founder, president and CEO of Canfield-based 898 Marketing, to its 2026 Notable Leaders in Communications list. The Cleveland business publication honors senior communications leaders across Northeast Ohio who drive change inside their firms and serve their communities. The recognition brings a Mahoning Valley-rooted agency to a regional stage. Ryznar launched 898 Marketing in Youngstown 12 years ago as a one-person operation. Today the full-service agency employs more than 40 people and serves clients in healthcare, ...

Retirement expenses you may be missing

October 31, 2026

People often underestimate some expenses when planning for retirement. In my conversations with older adults about their in-retirement finances, they’ve repeatedly mentioned the cost of dental care. The reasons are straightforward: Our teeth get worse as we age, and yet dental care isn’t covered by Medicare (except for emergency dental procedures for people who are hospitalized). There are three main avenues to covering dental costs during retirement: dental insurance, a Medicare Advantage program that covers dental care, and paying out of pocket. BUYING STAND-ALONE DENTAL ...

New Ioniq 9 is all the rage

October 31, 2026

Hyundai’s new Ioniq 9 is unlike most of the electric SUVs out there. New this year, it’s large, in charge and sets high standards for opulence in a three-row cabin. Best of all, it goes a long way toward softening range anxiety — the fear of running out of charge with no engine, ...

To make AI morally good, tech companies turn to religion. But some say it isn’t that simple

October 30, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As tech companies race to build the most powerful artificial intelligence, some are also asking how to teach a chatbot right from wrong. Their answer? Religion. “These are not questions a lab can answer,” Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah said earlier this year at the ...

Farmers National records $2M increase in third quarter earnings

October 29, 2026

Farmers National Banc Corp. announced Wednesday the company earned net income of $14.5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2026 compared to $12.5 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025. Farmers has recorded 175 consecutive quarters of profitability Net income in the third quarter of 2026 included $6.1 million in expenses related to the March 2 acquisition of Middlefield Banc Corp. and core conversion costs. In addition, Farmers recognized a $10.3 million loss on the sale of securities and $600,000 in severance costs. Excluding ...

Inflation heats up again, data shows, days before midterm elections where cost of living dominates

October 29, 2026

WASHINGTON — An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve accelerated last month, showing that prices remain elevated less than a week before midterm elections in which affordability concerns have become a central issue. Consumer prices rose 3.6% in September from a year ...