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Judge OKs SOBE receiver to kill appeal on gasification permit

YOUNGSTOWN — A judge permitted SOBE Thermal Energy Systems LLC’s receiver “to take any action necessary to dismiss” an appeal by the company’s CEO, who abandoned the steam heat utility, to a state agency’s decision to revoke a permit for a controversial waste gasification ...

Warren native, Harding alum Korey Stringer’s legacy lives on

EAGAN, Minn. — The memory of losing her husband is so hauntingly clear 25 years later that Kelci Stringer could still draw a detailed picture of her hurried path to the hospital room where Korey Stringer died from exertional heat stroke. Having arrived in the middle of the night, she ...

Nation and world at a glance for Aug. 1

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran. Tensions from Hormuz to Kuwait and Gaza lead to more warnings CAIRO — U.S. President Trump has threatened more strikes on Iran as the U.S. pushes to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump, speaking Friday, said the U.S. will hit Iran “very hard” until they can’t take it anymore. On Saturday, Kuwait responded to new drone attacks from Iran, and a tanker was struck in the strategic waterway. Israel heavily struck Gaza Friday night, saying it was targeting Hamas weapons storage locations, after Hamas agreed to disarm. Justice Department ...

New Mahoning County elections home base eyed

YOUNGSTOWN — After saying for more than three months that the former Bottom Dollar grocery store was the top choice for its new home, Mahoning County Board of Elections officials no longer see it that way and are considering another building. Board Chairman David Betras said Friday: “The ...

Scrappers walk-off 2nd night in a row

NILES — For a second straight night, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers sent out a starting pitcher with an 8.10 ERA against the best team in the MLB Draft League. For a second straight night, the Scrappers starter responded like he was the ace of the pitching staff through five innings. On Thursday, Scrappers starter Alexander Llinas worked five-plus innings, giving up just one run on five hits with six strikeouts in a Scrappers win over Williamsport. Llinas held Williamsport scoreless through five innings but gave up the run without retiring a batter in the sixth. On Friday, Blake ...

Top-notch Valley teachers trained at acclaimed academy

HUBBARD — Josh MacMillan admitted he was aware of a partnership’s plan to send Mahoning Valley Educator of the Year award winners to Georgia, but he never expected to be along for the ride. “I was just there initially to — I wanted to see those teachers; I was very emotional about ...