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Property transfers recorded Dec. 8 to 12 in Mahoning County and portions of Trumbull County: Austintown Edward Lynch and Janice Zordich-Lynch to RH BEG LLC, V/L South Raccoon Road, $65,000 Elizabeth J. Valentine to JJD Land Co. LLC, 4234 Burkey Road, $66,000 4200 Mahoning Avenue Inc. to Heider LLC, 4200 Mahoning Ave., $500,000 Triad Property Group LLC to A&A Managements and Services LLC, 5883 and 5885 Callaway Circle, $215,000 Triad Property Group LLC to A&A Managements and Services LLC, 5635 London Drive, $215,000 Daniel E. Clipse to Jacob T. Martin, 112 Benton Ave., ...

Average long-term mortgage rate edges lower

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low for the year. The decline brings the average long-term mortgage rate to 6.21% from 6.22% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.72%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also fell this week. The rate averaged 5.47%, down from 5.54% last week. A year ago, it averaged 5.92%, Freddie Mac said. Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, from the Federal Reserve’s ...

Livi Steel strong

WARREN — After nearly five decades as a structural steel fabricator at the corner of Burton Street and Pine Avenue, Livi Steel Inc. is introducing a rebrand and new website to highlight its expanded capabilities. The third-generation, family-owned company, situated across from ...

Suzanne’s survives sluggish start to mark half a century

BOARDMAN — Against their better judgment, Suzanne Kessler, her mother and sister opened a tennis shop on the strip in Niles. The year was 1975 and area steel mills were already showing signs of fatigue due to foreign competition, increasing operation costs and outdated facilities. “I was young and stupid,” she joked, explaining that steel mills in the area were closing during her first few years in business, people were out of jobs and the local economy tanked. She wagered that with people out of work, they’d have more time for leisure and to take up hobbies such as tennis. ...

Lake Milton listing shows growing interest in area

LAKE MILTON — A nearly $3 million lakefront home has been listed during a period of growth for the Milton Township community as it develops more into a retreat as outside buyers from areas such as Cleveland and Pittsburgh reshape the shoreline. The 5,500-square-foot property, one of the area’s earliest upscale builds from 2008, features I-beams, rebar and expansive decks. Listing agent Matthew Heikkinen of NextHome Go30 Realty said sellers have chosen this moment after keeping close monitoring of the post-2020 price surges. “They were watching that, and, you know, it just ...

Business briefs

BOETCHER HONORED: Martin J. Boetcher, a lawyer with Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell Ltd., has been named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list for 2026, marking his second year in a row on the roster. Published by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine, the list is based on peer review by lawyers throughout Ohio. About 5% of the state’s attorneys are selected to appear on the list. Boetcher was recognized under the Employment & Labor category in 2025 and has secured distinction in that same practice area for the coming year. He serves clients throughout the Youngstown, Warren and Salem areas on matters ...