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Acton’s estranged mother calls daughter ‘liar’

The brother of Democratic governor nominee Amy Acton sharply criticized an unaired commercial with their estranged mother, who urges voters not to support her daughter and calls her a “liar.” Acton has not spoken to her mother, Donna Stearns Arthur, since September 1978, when her ...

Ex-congressman, newcomer vie for state rep

Democrat John Boccieri, a former congressman and state legislator, and Republican Heather Fronk, a political newcomer, are facing off in the 58th Ohio House District election. Democrat Lauren McNally of Youngstown, the two-term incumbent, is not seeking reelection and is running as her ...

Elections chief addresses poll location changes

YOUNGSTOWN — Voters have raised concerns over polling location changes for the Nov. 3 general election, but Mahoning County Board of Elections officials say it’s nothing out of the ordinary. Director Tom McCabe said eight changes have been made to polling locations across Mahoning County, ...

High court supports Lordstown leaders on data center

LORDSTOWN - In a unanimous opinion, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Lordstown officials were within their rights to stop processing the site-plan review requested by a Bristolville 25 developer, which was the first step toward obtaining a permit to construct four three-story data centers and ancillary structures in an area of the Trumbull County village zoned for industrial use. Last year, village officials imposed a moratorium after Bristolville 25 had issued a permit request with the village planning/ zoning office. Mayor Jackie Woodward said she learned of the court's ...

Wellington remembered for integrity, leadership

YOUNGSTOWN — Randall Wellington spent more than five decades in law enforcement, and those who worked alongside him remember a steady, honest leader who earned the respect of his colleagues and the community. Wellington, who died Friday at age 93, served 14 years as Youngstown police chief ...