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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Anna Mary's Fried Pies to grow production with new Londonderry site
LONDONDERRY — Anna Mary's Fried Pies LLC is set to expand with a $250,000 investment in a new Londonderry facility, creating four jobs. According to an announcement, the company, established in 2020, manufactures frozen pastries and supplies restaurants and grocery stores across several states. The new 2,000-square-foot facility will increase production space and allow the company to expand its wholesale manufacturing. The investment is supported by a $25,000 JobsOhio Small Business Grant, which aids small businesses facing unique challenges, as well as Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Vinton County Commissioners Development Department. 'The JobsOhio Small Business Grant is a wonderful program for startup businesses and is a great boost for the sincere entrepreneur,' said Allen Miller, owner of Anna Mary's Fried Pies. 'Thanks to all of the OhioSE and JobsOhio team for their support.' The company recently added apple dumplings and acquired an ice cream line, further diversifying its offerings. 'Anna Mary's expansion with support from OhioSE is a perfect example of economic development agencies working together to bring a project to fruition,' said Terri Fetherolf, director of Vinton County Commissioners Development Department. 'Vinton County is happy to support their expansion into wider markets. And, by the way, the fried pies are delicious!' The JobsOhio Small Business Grant provides grants to support the growth of small businesses in qualifying areas or owned by eligible populations, including minorities, women, veterans and people with disabilities. 'Anna Mary's Fried Pies is a prime example of how businesses can thrive and expand in Southeast Ohio,' said Matt Abbott, president and CEO of OhioSE. 'The JobsOhio Small Business Grant was a tremendous tool to leverage additional investment that will fuel added capacity and growth for the company.' This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on Chillicothe Gazette: Anna Mary's Fried Pies expands to Londonderry with $250K investment
BBC News
2 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Londonderry: Contractors 'unwilling' to remove bonfire material
A housing association in Northern Ireland has said it cannot find a contractor willing to remove bonfire material from a site earmarked for multimillion-pound Housing said enabling works for the £11m redevelopment of Meenan Square in Londonderry's Bogside had been due to start within that cannot happen until it finds a firm willing to remove the material currently stored on the derelict site, where bonfires have led to trouble in previous years. "We have explored all available options to remove bonfire materials from the site; however, no contractor has been willing to undertake the work due to significant health and safety concerns," a spokesperson said. The initial works on the site, Apex said, had been due to get under way in early June."But due to the ongoing unauthorised activity and associated safety risks, these works will be delayed unless the site can be cleared and safely accessed," Apex told BBC Radio Foyle's Mark Patterson submitted a full planning application for the site, which it owns, in February for a development that includes housing, retail, office and other commercial bonfires in Meenan Square have attracted some criticism in recent could also not source a contractor in 2024 to remove materials in the run-up to the said it was continuing work this year "to find a resolution that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of the local community." SDLP MLA Sinead McLaughlin said she understood Apex's concerns which, she said, had left her disappointed."The enabling works which were basically due to start next week are now being delayed – that will push back the development process," she said."We want to see this site regenerated and for the proud people that live in the region of the Bogside to have what they deserve in the midst of their community."She said the majority of people in the community did not want a bonfire on the site and a resolution was needed urgently. 'Forced entry' Apex said work to repair the site's boundary fences was currently ongoing following "repeated incidents of forced entry".A spokesperson said it was "committed to progressing with the planned development as soon as possible."Stormont's Executive Office (TEO) is working with Apex on the redevelopment project. BBC News NI has contacted TEO for comment. In a statement, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said they recognised the cultural significance of bonfires in some communities across Northern Ireland, while also acknowledging the concerns they may raise. They said they worked closely with councils, statutory bodies, community representatives and landowners to "address community safety issues" related to bonfires. "Where criminal offences, such as the suspected theft of pallets, are identified, police may seize materials as part of ongoing enquiries," they said. "While we do not comment on individual security matters, we take all potential risks to individuals seriously and act accordingly." Why is the bonfire being lit? Bonfires on 15 August are traditional in some nationalist parts of Northern Ireland to mark the Catholic Feast of the bonfires are also lit in nationalist areas in August to commemorate the introduction of internment without trial of republican suspects, which was introduced by the government in year police said they were treating the display of flags and banners - including union flags, a King Charles coronation flag and the flag of Israel - on the bonfire as a hate names of US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were also written on that flag next to a swastika and police investigated shots being fired near the site in 2022 and also investigated reports of political material - including flags and poppy wreaths - being placed on the bonfire as potential hate placed on the bonfire in 2021 referenced former Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Chief Constable Simon Byrne and one referred to the murder of Catholic police officer Ronan Kerr was killed when dissident republicans fitted a booby-trapped bomb to his car in Omagh, County Tyrone, in 2011.
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Londonderry school closed due to ongoing security alert
A Londonderry primary school has closed due to a security alert in the Waterside area of the received a report at about 10:15 BST on Wednesday that a suspicious package had been found on the Limavady Road.A public safety operation is under way, with cordons in place in the area of Heron Way and Nelson Drive, however no one has been asked to leave their homes and roads remain open.A Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) spokeswoman said nearby Ebrington Primary School and Nursery made the precautionary decision to close for the remainder of the day. PSNI Ch Insp Cherith Craig said police understood the level of disruption the alert is causing."But I want to reassure everyone we are working our way through this situation as quickly as possible and appreciate the co-operation and patience from the school community and the public as we do so," the senior officer added.
BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Portstewart Strand: Dead minke whale removed from County Londonderry beach
A dead minke whale has been removed from Portstewart Strand in County Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) said the whale washed up on the beach on Sunday National Trust said it worked with a range of agencies and marine mammal experts to follow protocol, removing and disposing of the whale on Tuesday afternoon. "It was important the removal happened as quickly as possible as decaying marine mammals pose a serious health risk," a spokesperson added. Laurence Ghisoiu, senior visitor experience officer for the National Trust, told BBC News NI the last time a whale was beached on Portstewart Strand was in then, it was taken to landfill. While minke whales are known to be among the smallest, they can grow to about 35 ft (10m) and weigh up to 20,000 lb (9,000 kg).The species can usually be seen between July and October in UK waters and live for up to 50 can come ashore for many reasons, including injury, illness, bad weather and navigational errors leading them into shallow water.
BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Londonderry: Police officers attacked and bus window damaged
Police officers have come under attack and a bus window has been damaged during disturbances in happened in the Galliagh area of the city on Sunday said a large group of young people had gathered in the vicinity of Fergleen Park at around 15:45 BST, where some of the youths threw stones at window of a bus was damaged a short time later, at around 16:15, at Fairview Road. 'Serious consequences' Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Sgt Irvine appealed for anyone with information to come forward."Our neighbourhood team will continue to patrol in this and other areas, but we would appeal to parents to know where their children are and what they're doing when not at home," the officer said."The young people involved may not always realise the impact of their actions, but these could potentially see them facing serious consequences that could affect their life choices in the future," Sgt Irvine services to the area were suspended for a time on Sunday evening but resumed as normal on Monday said they could continue to monitor the situation in close liaison with the police and local community representatives. They appeal for witnesses to attacks on buses to report them to the police, Crimestoppers or Translink. Earlier this month, a number of bus services were withdrawn in the Ballymagroarty area of Derry after a the windows of a bus were smashed as it travelled along the Glenbank Road.
