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Local News September 12, 2026

Marriage licenses granted Aug. 31-Sept. 4 in Mahoning County: Justin Pail Reese, 38, Youngstown, and Tyler Ann Hammond, 32, Youngstown David Michael Persohn, 53, St. Petersburg, Florida, and Lori Lynn Dannarummo, 52, St. Petersburg, Florida Sean Christopher Buck, 26, Canfield, and Logan Christa Menosky, 25, Canfield Christopher Novel Copeland II, 34, Youngstown, and Janae Christine Wiktorzewski, 36, Youngstown Matthew Lee Rodenour, 31, Alliance, and Elizabeth Renae Smith, 30, Alliance Lucas Charles Bevacqua, 29, Poland, and Francesca Marie Ambrosini, Poland Sierra June ...

Students honor heroes of 9/11

Local News September 12, 2026

Staff report BOARDMAN — More than 350 students gathered in the parking lot at Stadium Drive Elementary School on Friday for the school’s annual Patriot Day Ceremony to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. They were joined by Boardman police ...

Meridian gets $137K grant to address substance abuse

Local News September 12, 2026

Meridian HealthCare received approval for $137,000 in grant funding from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation to support its efforts to address substance use disorders and strengthen prevention, treatment, recovery and community resilience initiatives, Meridian’ President and CEO Larry Moliterno announced Thursday. With the grant award approved, Meridian HealthCare plans to finalize the grant agreement. It is from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation and will go toward Meridian’s Re-Work: Building Skills, Stability and Success Program. The effort will provide job-readiness training, career ...

Outing to present latest leadership class

Business News September 12, 2026

Staff report The community is invited to join Leadership Mahoning Valley in welcoming the Class of 2027 at the Leadership Mahoning Valley Kick-Off Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at The Grand Resort, Howland. Selected from a record number of applicants, the newest class represents a diverse group of emerging and established leaders from businesses, nonprofits, government, education, healthcare and other sectors throughout the Mahoning Valley. “We are thrilled to welcome this outstanding group of leaders to Leadership Mahoning Valley,” said JoAnn Stock, the ...

Diesel prices in US hit record high, soaring past $6 per gallon

National News September 12, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Diesel prices in the U.S. hit yet another record on Friday, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel. The national average of nearly $6.06 is up from $5.85 last week and almost $3.71 this time last year, according to motor club AAA. Higher diesel prices mean more expensive transportation for a long list of everyday goods. That’s because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks. And some businesses have already passed along steeper costs to consumers in the form of added fees on online ...