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City OKs contracts for 2 major water projects totaling $8.5M

YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control approved two major contracts with the same Youngstown company for work to design and then remove three low-head dams in the Mahoning River and for a pump station addition that distributes water to most of Austintown and Canfield townships. The board of control voted 2-0 Thursday in favor of both contracts with Marucci & Gaffney Excavating Co., a Youngstown company that does extensive business with the city. The board includes Mayor Derrick McDowell, Finance Director Kyle Miasek and Law Director Adam Buente. Buente was absent from ...

Warren JFK holds on, earns long-awaited win vs. United

WARREN — United struck first, but Kennedy had the last laugh as Trumbull County’s Eagles took down the Golden Eagles 3-2 on Thursday. Team records are uncertain, but Thursday’s victory marked Kennedy’s first win over United in more than 20 years. JFK hopes it’s a statement victory ...

Ohio agency sounds off on SOBE

YOUNGSTOWN — With disconnection notices sent to two downtown residential buildings, the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel is “very concerned about Youngstown residents who could lose heat and hot water because their building owner has not paid bills for steam service.” Among the four buildings that recently received disconnection notices from SOBE Thermal Energy Systems LLC for failure to pay their bills in at least the last 60 days were Wick Tower and Erie Terminal Place. They each have 40 residential units in addition to commercial space. The other two are the former ...

Nation and world at a glance for September 25

Trump, Xi discuss US-China ties WASHINGTON — Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met on Thursday for important talks on the U.S.-China relationship. They are divided on issues like the Iran war and trade, but both leaders hope personal rapport can prevent conflict. Trump emphasized their friendship, while Xi stressed healthy competition. Xi warned against falling into the “Thucydides trap,” the theory that rising powers clash with established ones. China is resisting U.S. pressure on Iran, while Xi urges Trump to handle Taiwan carefully. They also discussed AI, agreeing ...

Mollenkopf Stadium ‘better than ever’ after renovations

WARREN — Built in 1934, Mollenkopf Stadium is the second-oldest high school football stadium in Trumbull County. The Warren landmark hosted its first football game one year after Niles cut the ribbon on what is now Bo Rein Stadium. Yet while the home of the Warren G. Harding Raiders is old in years, it has evolved into one of the most modern, up-to-date high school football facilities in Ohio. “Simply put, this is one of the top high school complexes in the state,” said Warren City Schools athletic director Tim Porter. “Naturally, you have Massillon, and you have (Canton) ...

Guardians beat Red Sox, clinch spot in playoffs

BOSTON — Angel Martinez homered and Joey Cantillo threw five one-hit innings in a bulk relief role as the Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff spot for the third straight year with a 1-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night. Cleveland is guaranteed at least an American League ...