Sports in brief Nov 10, 2009
ALTOONA The Mountain Cat AAU basketball team concluded its season in the playoffs of the Summit League on Sunday (Somerset Daily American, PA)
First Commonwealth restates 3Q results Nov 7, 2009
This nearly doubled First Commonwealth (NYSE:FCF) s net loss for the quarter, originally reported as $3 million and is now $5 ... A bank with securities in two of the pooled trust preferred collateralized debt obligations held by First Commonwealth announced that it intends to defer interest payment on its trust preferred securities beginning in the fourth quarter of 2009 ... This deferral resulted in $2 million of additional other-than-temporary impairment charges for First Commonwealth in the... (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
First Commonwealth pays former CFO $140K Oct 9, 2009
First Commonwealth pays former CFO Lipkus $140,000 - Pittsburgh Business Times ... First Commonwealth pays former CFO Lipkus $140,000 ... First Commonwealth (NYSE:FCF) will pay Lipkus a lump sum separation payment of $140,000, the filing said. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Deep-fry a turkey and live to tell about it Sep 17, 2009
Get a peanut butter jar and fill it with pennies (or any change) and take it to any branch of First Commonwealth Bank that has a change counter in the lobby. After counting, deposit the cash in the food bank's Pennies for Peanut Butter Campaign Account. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Woodward to speak at IUP Sep 16, 2009
The lecture will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 in the Performing Arts Center Fisher Auditorium. The program is free and open to the public. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Analyzing some of the Pittsburgh area's pominent financial institutions Sep 8, 2009
CEO, First Commonwealth Bank: Michael Price ... Of interest: First Commonwealth, still expanding its branch network, hires around 90 people per month. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
CV destroys Red Lion at Chapman (36) Sep 5, 2009
Cumberland Valley will go on the road next week to play State College, its first Commonwealth Division game. Its going to be a big one, Rimpfel said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
First Commonwealth Announces Resignation of Edward J. Lipkus, III as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Aug 19, 2009
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation logo. (PRNewsFoto/FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL) INDIANA, PA UNITED STATES ... Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE: ) announced today that Edward J. Lipkus, III, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has resigned from the company effective immediately and will pursue other opportunities. (PR Newswire)
NexTier Bank uses direct mail, social media Aug 10, 2009
We don t have near the budget of First Commonwealth. What have you done so far. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
US police catch polite bank robber Aug 5, 2009
Police said David Morgan had robbed the First Commonwealth Bank branch in Greensburg last week and they had arrested him several blocks away when they saw a man matching the robber's description counting money. Police chief Wally Lyons said Morgan's note asked a teller to "please" give him all the money in her drawer. (Business Report, South Africa)
Pa. bank heist suspect nabbed counting money Jul 31, 2009
Greensburg police said 35-year-old David Morgan robbed the city's First Commonwealth Bank branch Tuesday morning. Police arrested him several blocks away when they saw a man matching the robber's description counting money as he walked along a city street. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Cup makes the rounds in South Hills Oh, Lord Stanley! Jul 16, 2009
That was followed by visits to First Commonwealth Bank at Caste Village in Whitehall and Bruni's Barber Shop in Bethel Park, both of which Danny Kroll frequents. After a stop at home for family and neighbors, Mr. Kroll and the so-called cup keeper (security) drove the cup to the Keyser home, where fans stood in line for a couple of hours for the chance to be photographed with it. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Number of new bank branches in Pennsylvania drops sharply Jul 11, 2009
In 2010-2011, First Commonwealth is looking to open several new offices in strategic locations throughout Allegheny County, Communications and Media Relations Supervisor Susie Barbour said via e-mail. in Hermitage, and in Lockport, N.Y., said they will add branches. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
First Commonwealth to Host Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, July 23, 2009 Jul 10, 2009
July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE: ) announced today that it will host a conference call on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. local time to discuss financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 ... He will be joined by Edward J. Lipkus, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and T. Michael Price, President of First Commonwealth Bank ... First Commonwealth will issue a press release reporting its results before the markets... (PR Newswire)
> Pittsburgh-area financial professionals weigh in on picks, forecasts Jul 4, 2009
Rick Applegate, president, First Commonwealth Financial Advisors. One local name on our list is PPG (Industries Inc.) because the level of auto production has fallen and there was a very low sales rate in the first quarter. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Businesses clean up after storms Jun 19, 2009
First Commonwealth Financial Corp., based in Indiana, Pa. and Pittsburgh s third largest bank as ranked by branches, said the parking lot of its Export branch was flooded, requiring the removal of debris. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
La Roche College reported on shaky footing Jun 6, 2009
" Because of its score, La Roche last July had to secure a $4.8 million letter of credit with First Commonwealth Bank as a guarantee that it could repay the education department millions of dollars in federal financial aid if the school went out of business. However, Mr. Service said, there is no danger of that happening. He added that La Roche had not drawn on the letter of credit, which must be renewed annually. "As for faculty, students and staff, there is no impact on them. The financial aid... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Conemaugh considers future of local firefighting May 23, 2009
This is not necessarily to consolidate the fire departments, Supervisor Steven Buncich said. We need to do what we can to better organize and provide the best service we can to the residents. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Organizers hope thousands of cars cruise into Windber May 10, 2009
Windber Friday Night Cruise-Ins are set to take place on nine Friday nights beginning May 15 (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Cannoni magistrate reports May 2 (249) May 4, 2009
Daily American Online - Cannoni magistrate reports May 2 (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Kearney: Medfords conversation on climate change Apr 16, 2009
It was the first commonwealth municipality to adopt a Climate Action Plan, the first City Hall to achieve the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star Plaque, and the first city to install a 100 kilowatt wind turbine at a municipal school. Additionally, Medford has implemented numerous energy efficiency measures including LED traffic light conversions, solar power installations, and an Energy Efficiency Policy for municipal operations. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Windgap woman indicted in federal court for robbery Apr 15, 2009
Sarah Blair, 34, of Windgap, was arrested the day after the Aug. 6 robbery at First Commonwealth Bank on Route 30. According to an affidavit filed against her, Ms. Blair and two other men entered the bank about 9:30 a.m. wearing motorcycle and paintball helmets. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Meet the CEO: First Niagara's John Koelmel Apr 10, 2009
What about the other regional banks here F.N.B. Corp., S&T Bancorp, Northwest Bancorp and First Commonwealth Financial Corp.. I m always respectful of them, but we think we re positioned differently, based on the strength of our performance and our capital position. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Analysts watch bank earnings for insight into wider economy Apr 6, 2009
Smith, who tracks First Commonwealth Financial Corp. and S&T Bancorp Inc., both based in Indiana, Pa ... First Commonwealth s price has held up very well and it s done a good job by doing acquisition to move into the greater Pittsburgh market, which is where the growth is going to be ... First Commonwealth chose to raise money through a public offering. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Windber, Sheetz reach deal Apr 2, 2009
The agreement came after both sides signed a consent order on Tuesday that addressed safety and aesthetic concerns for the 4,000-square-foot Graham Avenue store (Somerset Daily American, PA)
First Commonwealth Declares Quarterly Dividend Mar 17, 2009
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation logo. (PRNewsFoto/FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL) INDIANA, PA UNITED STATES ... March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE: ) has declared a first quarter dividend of $0. (PR Newswire)
Midweek quiz: The Commonwealth Mar 11, 2009
But when were the first Commonwealth Games ... The first Commonwealth games were held in 1930. (BBC News -- UK)
Bank targets Charlotte for jobs up North Mar 7, 2009
First Commonwealth may be the place for you ... Thaddeus Clements, First Commonwealth executive vice president, says he targeted Charlotte for two reasons ... While First Commonwealth is among the first banks to publicly recruit in Charlotte, others are eager to hire here. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Meet 25 women who will inspire you Mar 6, 2009
When we asked our Women in Business Award winners who inspires them, only one First Commonwealth Financial Corp. s Sue McMurdy included Eleanor Roosevelt on her list. But the more time I spend working on this program, the more I see echoes of Roosevelt in every page. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
> Grzymkowski family rethinks investments after birth of son Mar 2, 2009
Rick Applegate, president, First Commonwealth Financial Advisor. It has a lot to with what income level the couple are at. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Dow plunges to lowest level since 1997 Feb 24, 2009
First Commonwealth Financial Corp. (NYSE:FCF), down 2. 25 percent to $8. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
PNC halts mortgage foreclosures Feb 18, 2009
-based First Commonwealth Financial has not seen a spike in mortgage delinquencies and would not be suspending foreclosures, spokeswoman Susie Barbour said. Foreclosures soared 81 percent nationwide last year affecting some 2. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
