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More new housing rises in Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN — On certain occasions, neighborhood-stabilization and blight-remediation efforts, along with efforts to improve overall quality of life, feature a 15-foot rectangular hole filled with a large load of stones. “It badly needs to be…

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CARS IN THE PARKS: The annual summer Cars in the Park will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Boardman Park. The event, which is hosted by the Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club, will take place rain or shine. The event will also include a flea market. CENTER CLOSES EARLY: The D.D.…

AUGUST OVERFLOW: For the 18th consecutive year, Abundant Life Fellowship, 46469 State Route 46, New Waterford,…

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EASTERSEALS OPEN HOUSE: Easterseals of Northeast Ohio, 200 Edwards St., Youngstown, will have an open house…

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• MILL CREEK METROPARKS Board of Park Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday at the…

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Scrappers win on walk-off error, 2-1

NILES — Ideal weather conditions greeted fans at 717 Credit Union Field on Thursday as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers played host to Williamsport. Blue skies and sunshine gave way to a cool and comfortable evening for a Buck Night crowd of 2,336 fans. The proverbial black cloud that has hovered over the Scrappers throughout…

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Ohio State Fair just the ticket for late-summer fun

Buckeye State families looking to squeeze in one more family outing before the start of school should consider a trip to Columbus for the Ohio State Fair. The annual tradition began July 29 and ends Aug. 9. In between, there is plenty of food and fun in an event that has been growing since…

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June unemployment rises in Valley

The Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate rose in June, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Trumbull County had a rate of 4.1% in May and 5% in June. The city of Warren saw its 5.9% rate in May swell to 7.1% last month. Mahoning County’s 3.8% unemployment rate for May hit…