McDONALD — Officials with Oppidan said a proposed data center possibly to be located at the former McDonald Steel property will mean 250 full-time jobs and $7.3 million in property taxes for the village, but…
Austintown trustees, school officials mull fuel sharing plan
AUSTINTOWN — A pending agreement between the township and school district could stretch the police budget further. The Austintown Board…
Ohio AG: Criminalize misuse of Flock cams
While calling Flock Safety automatic license plate reader cameras effective when used properly, Attorney General Andy Wilson said the state…
City council refuses to temporarily increase the number of police lieutenants
YOUNGSTOWN — With the Youngstown Police Department reinstating Brian Flynn, fired as a lieutenant in December 2022 after being accused…
Annexation OK triggers process to build homes
WARREN — Trumbull County Commissioners on Wednesday approved an annexation that will place 61.65 acres of land in Niles, as…
Fly in to aviation trail opening
Staff report A newly completed one-mile trail invites walkers to get their steps in while discovering the Mahoning Valley’s aviation…
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FOOD DRIVE: The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation is hosting its annual High Holiday food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley through Oct. 14. Donations are being accepted at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown and Akiva Academy, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown; Temple El Emeth…
• YOUNGSTOWN CITY COUNCIL Community Planning and Economic Development Committee will meet at 3 p.m. today…
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TOUR OF HOMES: The Poland Historical Society will have its annual Tour of Homes 10 a.m.…
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• MILTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 6 p.m. today at the township fire station. •…
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Austintown trustees, school officials mull fuel sharing plan
AUSTINTOWN — A pending agreement between the township and school district could stretch the police budget further. The Austintown Board of Education reviewed a proposal at its meeting Wednesday to allow the Austintown Township Police Department to fill its cruisers on campus, using an unleaded fuel pump owned by the schools. However, no vote…
While calling Flock Safety automatic license plate reader cameras effective when used properly, Attorney General Andy…
Ohio AG: Criminalize misuse of Flock cams
YOUNGSTOWN — A rare tie vote from city council led to the rejection of a $350,000…
City council fails to approve Sparkle Market bailout grant
’26 report cards show ups, downs
Obituaries
Marco Dilisio 1940-2026
LAS VEGAS — Marco “Marc” Dilisio, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1,…
Ryan M. George 1999-2026
YOUNGSTOWN — John J. Porubensky, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at St.…
John J. Porubensky 1944-2026
JOHN P. CULLIVAN, 73, of Niles, died Tuesday. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Saturday, Saint Stephen Church, Niles.…
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Crestview gets blanked by Champion
Lampman scores 4 as Newton Falls tops LaBrae
Springfield cruises to win over Struthers
YSU opens MVFC play with top-10 showdown at South Dakota State
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Dear Annie: Other sister going for gold in grief over sibling
DEAR ANNIE: I have two sisters, and one of them, “Joanie,” tragically passed away from cancer last year. It’s obviously been hard, but what’s making it harder is my remaining sister. She has always been competitive. And she has somehow turned even grief into a competition. For example, a few weeks ago I mentioned…
Hints from Heloise: Warming small animal quickly in cold weather
To Your Good Health: Pinched ulnar nerve causes pain, tingling
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State report cards show growth, path forward for our schools
Students, teachers, staff, parents and taxpayers throughout the Mahoning Valley and Ohio have reason to smile over this week’s release of the humongous batch of 2025-26 Ohio School Report Cards. Collectively, they document a large majority of our public school systems making the grade. Statewide, grades for English language arts skills have reached a…
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The war in Ukraine is becoming very inconvenient for Trump
Husted campaign fires yet another problematic staffer
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Procurement day aimed at Valley business owners
Staff report The Connector, an event to help business owners navigate procurement and land contracts across government, healthcare, transportation and more, will take place 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County. YBI and the Youngstown/Warren Minority Business Assistance Center are presenting the gathering. The Connector…