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Unofficial results for Nov. 3 general election in the Valley

Statewide US SENATE ■ Sherrod Brown (D) 2,044,189 ❑ Gregory Levy (I) 85,478 ❑ Jon Husted (R)* 1,947,644 ❑ Bill Redpath (L) 119,128 GOVERNOR ■ Amy Acton (D) 2,136,587 ❑ Don Kissick (L) 140,260 ❑ Vivek Ramaswamy (R) 1,913,613 ATTORNEY GENERAL ❑ John ...

Youngstown native Acton wins Ohio governor race

COLUMBUS — Youngstown native Dr. Amy Acton delivered a stunning victory in the race for Ohio governor on Tuesday, overcoming more than $100 million spent against her to become the first Democrat to win the seat in 20 years and the first woman ever elected to the state’s top post. The ...

Canfield voters say 'no' to school levy

CANFIELD - Schools Superintendent Joe Knoll said officials will have to weigh cuts after voters turned down a 5.9-mill additional operating levy Tuesday. The measure would have generated $5,715,791 per year for five years and would have cost homeowners $207 per year for every $100,000 of ...

Rulli, Joyce win reelection bids

U.S. Reps. Michael Rulli and Dave Joyce, Republicans who represent the Mahoning Valley in Congress, beat their Democratic challengers in successful bids for reelection. Rulli, R-Salem, defeated Democrat Elizabeth Kirtley of New Philadelphia 60% to 40% in the 6th Congressional District race, according to incomplete and unofficial results. Joyce, R-Bainbridge, beat Democrat Maria Jukic of Euclid 55% to 45% in the 14th Congressional District race, according to incomplete and unofficial results. Rulli said: “It definitely was not a red year so we’re happy with the win. I’m thrilled ...

Valley schools eligible for share of $9M in safety funds

Ohio school leaders can now apply for a share of $9 million in grants for safety-related projects for the 2027-28 academic year, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced Monday. The funding, approved by the 136th General Assembly as part of House Bill 96, can be used for a wide range of school-safety needs. “Protecting our schools takes teamwork, resources and readiness,” Wilson said. “The technology and training funded by these grants will strengthen security across Ohio’s classrooms, supporting a safe environment where students can thrive. We are proud to work alongside ...

Agenda for Nov. 4

YOUNGSTOWN CITY COUNCIL Public Utilities Commission will meet at 10 a.m. today at the city hall caucus room to discuss the city's potential utility increases. MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at the commissioners hearing room for a meeting and at 11 a.m. at the conference room at the administration building for a staff meeting, SOUTH RANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the board meeting room.