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Report: Charitable giving in 2024 was up

Charities received $592.5 billion in donations in 2024, a 3.3% increase over 2023, after adjusting for inflation, according to the most recent “Giving USA” report, which takes a comprehensive look at U.S. philanthropy. Only one major cause — religion — saw an inflation-adjusted decline ...

Leadership Mahoning Valley applications sought

Staff report The area’s recognized and emerging leaders who have demonstrated commitment to community service are invited to take part in Leadership Mahoning Valley. Applications for the Class of 2026, which begins in September, are available. The deadline to apply is July 11. The ...

Property transfers

Property transfers recorded June 16 to 20 in Mahoning County and June 9 to 20 in portions of Trumbull County: Austintown Elizabeth L. Infante to Alessandro B. Cutrona, 3515 Easy St., $508,000 Patricia I. Carrick to Lora Digiacomo, 5350 Pinecrest Ave., $115,000 The Estate of Kirk ...

Star may dim on energy efficient appliances

TWINSBURG — When Judy Sautner recently walked into Power Appliance, a store in a southeastern suburb of Cleveland, she had one goal in mind: replace her daughter’s broken dryer with something that worked and didn’t break the bank. “I wasn’t really worried about all the bells and ...

Business briefs

EYE ON RETIREMENT: Eye Care Associates Inc. has announced the upcoming retirement of Dr. Hai-Shiuh Wang, effective Sept. 14. Wang has dedicated his career to the practice of ophthalmology since 1976 and served thousands of patients. “We are deeply grateful for the outstanding care he has ...

Average long-term US mortgage rate drops to 6.77%

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell to its lowest level since early May, an encouraging trend for prospective homebuyers at a time when the U.S. housing market remains largely held back by elevated borrowing costs and rising prices. The long-term rate fell to 6.77% from 6.81% ...