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Ford plans to add 6,200 jobs in Ohio, Michigan and Missouri

AVON LAKE, Ohio (AP) — Ford will add 6,200 factory jobs in Michigan, Missouri and Ohio as it prepares to build more electric vehicles and roll out two redesigned combustion-engine models. The company says it will invest $3.7 billion in the three states between now and 2026. It also will ...

Consumer confidence slips in May as inflation persists in US

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence edged lower in May as Americans’ view of their present and future prospects dimmed in the midst of persistent inflation. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dipped to 106.4 in May — still a strong ...

Wilson Creek Cafe: Food made and grown locally

POWERS — Wilson Creek Cafe in Powers prides themselves in serving its customers fresh, locally sourced, made-from-scratch food. “We are a true ‘farm to table’ establishment,” owner Chad Sydor said. The mission of the family-owned business is to provide the community with ...

Chamber has ribbon-cutting for new Dunkin’ in IM

IRON MOUNTAIN —The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Dunkin’ to the chamber and Iron Mountain. The open house event was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by chamber ambassadors and Dunkin’ staff. Iron Mountain is this group’s 50th store location and ...

Wall Street breaks 7-week losing streak, longest since 2001

NEW YORK (AP) — Technology companies led a broad rally for stocks Friday as Wall Street notched its best week in 18 months. The gain broke a seven-week losing streak for the market, the longest such stretch since 2001. The S&P 500 rose 2.5% and finished 6.6% higher for the week, its best ...

Evers prohibits baby formula price gouging

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order Tuesday barring price gouging on baby formula. The order declares that a period of "abnormal economic disruption" exists in Wisconsin and prohibits wholesalers and retailers in the state from charging "unreasonably ...