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Moss House celebrates ancestry of local residents for America's 250th

Local News October 3, 2026

MINERAL RIDGE — A special display is inside the Moss Ancestral Home showcasing the ancestors of local residents who served in the Revolutionary War as part of America’s 250th celebration this year. Marcy Buchanan, president of the Mineral Ridge Historical Society, said Mary Lou Godleski, curator of the Moss House, has done research on the histories of Mineral Ridge and Weathersfield residents. including the Buchanan family and family of historical society member Linda Ference. “She has compiled the history and ancestors of many Mineral Ridge residents who live here or have ties ...

Business News October 3, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Banner Supply Company celebrated its 100th anniversary with a celebration Sept. 25. The event was open to the public and was attended by many of Banner Supply’s regular customers and former employees. A family-owned provider of building materials, roofing supplies and ...

Speaker discusses Wright brothers at library

Local News October 3, 2026

WARREN — The first airplane was flown in Kittyhawk, North Carolina, but it was actually created in Dayton, Ohio, where the Wright Brothers gathered data and conducted experiments for their flying machine. The inventors of the original motorized airplane, Wilbur and Orville Wright, grew up ...

DAV Chapter 2 continues mission to mobilize all veterans

Local News October 3, 2026

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 2, is under full steam when it comes to mobilizing disabled veterans. Since the chapter’s wheelchair/scooter program began, more than 700 veterans have been given mobility through wheelchairs and scooters at no charge. On Oct. 23, 2024, Chapter 2 held a ribbon cutting at the Austintown Plaza. Prior to that, the wheelchair for veterans program worked out of a shed that cost the chapter $800 per year. The shed didn’t afford a great work area to repair and prepare the scooters and chairs for use. Now the chapter not only has a place to meet, but ...

New Toyota RAV4’s all hybrid

Business News October 3, 2026

It is worth taking note when an industry leader makes big changes in its lineup. Such is the case with Toyota and its RAV4 this year. All models include hybrid only electrification or plug-in hybrid with fuel economy in the 40s to 50s. Its four-cylinder gasoline engine is propelled by an electronic all-wheel drive with dual electric motors mounted under the hood to drive the front wheels while a third motor powers the rear wheels. Its closest rival, the Honda CR-V has not taken on full hybrid production yet. Last year’s sales overpower all others in the small compact SUV category ...

Leadership Mahoning Valley introduces Class of 2027

Business News October 3, 2026

Staff report More than 200 guests welcomed the Leadership Mahoning Valley Class of 2027 at its kick-off breakfast Sept. 24 at The Grand Resort in Howland. Selected from a record number of applicants, the Class of 2027 represents a diverse group of emerging and established leaders from businesses, nonprofits, government, education, healthcare and other sectors throughout the Mahoning Valley. “We are thrilled to welcome this outstanding group of leaders to Leadership Mahoning Valley,” said JoAnn Stock, president. “The strength of LMV has always been the people who come ...