PHILADELPHIA — Cristopher Sanchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0 on Tuesday night. Sanchez (10-3) struck out nine and walked only two in becoming the first pitcher this ...
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department and 17 states reached settlement agreements with three major egg producers this week to resolve allegations that the companies illegally colluded for years to raise prices, including when the cost soared to record highs last year. The states and federal government accused Cal-Maine Foods, Versova and Hickman’s Egg Ranch of a behind-the-scenes arrangement to “artificially inflate the daily price quotations for eggs” between June 2022 and March 2025. In particular, their investigation found that the companies coordinated on what bids ...
The Associated Press The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The decision, ...
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District is committed to making a positive impact in Mahoning County communities through its comprehensive stormwater management and backyard conservation program. Part of this goal is supporting residents in implementing approved stormwater management and backyard conservation solutions on their properties through the MSWCD Backyard Conservation Grant Program, which offers reimbursement of up to $500 for the installation of Best Management Practices or approved conservation projects. Best Management Practices are approaches to ...
By DAN POMPILI Staff writer YOUNGSTOWN — The burden is on local governments, school districts and the county itself to provide tax relief for homeowners. Mahoning County commissioners Tuesday approved a last-minute resolution that will double the owner-occupied tax credit. The change will go into effect this year and will be collected in 2027. Right now, the 1971 law that implemented the 2,5% tax credit provides reimbursement from Columbus to counties for the cost of the tax revenue that would otherwise be lost. But House Bill 96, passed in 2025, which allows counties to increase ...
A variety of events are taking place in the Mahoning Valley to celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s 250th birthday. Some are listed below: FRIDAY CANFIELD — There will be a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5 p.m. with live entertainment, concessions and activities for children. SALEM — There will be a time capsule dedication at 10 a.m. at Liberty Center, 129 E. State St. This will be a celebration of the achievements of more than 30 organizations from Salem with speakers, a ribbon-cutting and music. There will be a ...
