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Wincore acquired by out-of-state investment firm

PARKERSBURG — A locally based manufacturer of windows and doors has been sold to an out-of-state investment firm, with its existing workforce remaining in place. Wincore Windows and Doors, headquartered in Parkersburg, has been acquired by Fernweh Group LLC and its affiliates, Wincore recently announced in a post on its Facebook page. Fernweh has offices in New York and San Jose, Calif. The release said the change will be seamless for customers, vendors and employees “as all employees and senior management remain with the company and will be supported by Fernweh’s operational ...

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’: Maryland sues maker of Gore-Tex over pollution

(AP) — Maryland is suing the company that produces the waterproof material Gore-Tex often used for raincoats and other outdoor gear, alleging its leaders kept using “forever chemicals” long after learning about serious health risks associated with them. The complaint, which was filed ...

Fouss fund delivers new shoes for Christmas

PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation again worked with local philanthropist Rob Fouss to ensure children in need have a new pair of shoes for Christmas. The Robert E. Fouss Memorial Fund, established in 1999 by his son, Rob Fouss and his sister, Pam Fouss Wenmoth, honors ...

College savings: Should you worry about overfunding your 529 plan?

(AP) — 529 college savings plans are powerful tools to help pay for the mounting costs of an education. Why are some people hesitant to use them? One common concern is oversaving. You can use 529 funds to cover only qualified education expenses without incurring a tax penalty, but it can be ...

Florida condo owners look at higher costs as new regulations take effect in the new year

MIAMI (AP) — Florida condominium owners are looking at higher costs from condo associations in the new year, a consequence of a safety law passed by state lawmakers in 2022. It requires associations to have sufficient reserves to cover major repairs and to conduct a survey of reserves every decade. Because of the law, older condos — found largely in South Florida, according to state records — are facing hefty increases to association payments to fund the reserves and repair costs. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the law in response to the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South, ...