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Ford recalls more than 270,000 electric, hybrid vehicles due to roll-away risk

The Associated Press Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away. The Detroit automaker said that the recall includes certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, ...

Property transfers

Property transfers recorded Dec. 8 to 12 in Mahoning County and portions of Trumbull County: Austintown Edward Lynch and Janice Zordich-Lynch to RH BEG LLC, V/L South Raccoon Road, $65,000 Elizabeth J. Valentine to JJD Land Co. LLC, 4234 Burkey Road, $66,000 4200 Mahoning Avenue ...

Average long-term mortgage rate edges lower

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low for the year. The decline brings the average long-term mortgage rate to 6.21% from 6.22% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.72%. Borrowing ...

Sony buys a majority stake in the ‘Peanuts’ comic for $457 million

The Associated Press Happiness is taking control of a beloved comic strip. Sony is buying a 41% stake in the Charles M. Schulz comic "Peanuts" and its characters, including Snoopy and Charlie Brown, from Canada's WildBrain in a $457 million deal, the two companies said Friday. The deal ...

Livi Steel strong

WARREN — After nearly five decades as a structural steel fabricator at the corner of Burton Street and Pine Avenue, Livi Steel Inc. is introducing a rebrand and new website to highlight its expanded capabilities. The third-generation, family-owned company, situated across from ...

Suzanne’s survives sluggish start to mark half a century

BOARDMAN — Against their better judgment, Suzanne Kessler, her mother and sister opened a tennis shop on the strip in Niles. The year was 1975 and area steel mills were already showing signs of fatigue due to foreign competition, increasing operation costs and outdated facilities. “I was ...