Ford recalls more than half a million Broncos due to engine fire risk

July 25, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Broncos because a wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit and increase the risk of fire. Ford said Thursday that 565,691 Ford Broncos and Bronco Raptors, model years 2021-2026, are included in the recall. The automaker estimates that around 1% of those vehicles have the wiring harness defect. Ford said it is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to the issue. The problem is caused by insufficient protection on the wiring harness, which can lead to exposed wires and short ...

Brent oil tops $100 per barrel, as tumbles for Tesla and Alphabet yank Wall Street lower

July 24, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Brent oil shot to its highest price since May after increased fighting in the Middle East on Thursday threatened to slow the global flow of crude. At the same time, sharp drops for two of Wall Street’s most influential companies, Alphabet and Tesla, yanked the U.S. stock market to its worst loss in a month. The S&P 500 fell 1.2% and is on track for its first back-to-back weekly loss since March. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 506 points, or 1%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 2.2%. Stocks fell under the pressure of rising oil prices, which raise costs for ...

Earnings report

July 23, 2026

Farmers National Banc Corp. Farmers National Banc Corp. on Wednesday reported net income of $23 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026 compared to $13.9 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2025. Net income in the second quarter of 2026 included $1.7 million of expense related to the March 2 acquisition of Middlefield Banc Corp. (Middlefield) and core conversion costs. Excluding these items (non-GAAP), adjusted net income for the second quarter of 2026 was $24.4 million, or $0.41 per diluted share. “I am extremely pleased ...

Average national gas price hits $4 again, AAA reports

July 22, 2026

Staff report Gas prices are a penny higher in Northeast Ohio this week at $3.916 per gallon, according to Monday’s AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has gone up 13 cents over the past week and is now at $4 per gallon. Instability along the Strait of Hormuz is contributing to the increase at the pump and pushing crude oil prices over $90 per barrel. Earlier this year, the national average remained in the $4 range all of April and May and most of June. Last time the national average was $4 or above was on June 17 when it ...

Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks

July 21, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court. Twelve states, led by California, sued to block Paramount’s pending buyout of Warner last week — alleging that such a combination would “extinguish competition” in Hollywood and lead to fewer choices for consumers, particularly moviegoers and cable customers across the U.S. The states’ top prosecutors called on Warner and Paramount to not ...

Joseph Rossi Funeral Home marks 100-year milestone

July 18, 2026

NILES — Joseph Rossi Funeral Home is marking a special milestone this year of providing 100 years of funeral and memorial services. Joseph F. Rossi Jr. and sons Joseph F. III and Thomas are owners of the family business located on Robbins Avenue. Joseph Jr. said the business was started ...