STRUTHERS — Ian Beniston won’t hesitate to tell you that he’s happy to have seen a red ribbon instead of red tape. “We all need more housing, so for me, this represents the fulfillment of that goal,” said Beniston, the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp.’s executive ...

July is a great time of the year if you’re a short track racing fan. Things start off this weekend at Sharon Speedway as the World of Outlaws traveling series for the “Battle at the Border,” during which there will be $12,000 and $20,000 to win on Friday and Saturday, ...

YOUNGSTOWN — City council will consider legislation Wednesday to authorize a lawsuit settlement with a company that had its property demolished without notice — paying $105,000 and removing a $30,000 demolition fee. The settlement agreement with Armadillo Development LLC of Lisbon has the ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Gavin Williams pitched seven dominant innings, Gabriel Arias, Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey hit home runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep. Williams (10-4) moved into a tie with Boston’s Sonny Gray for the ...

PITTSBURGH — Mike Yastrzemski hit a game-sealing grand slam in the ninth inning, Matt Olson hit a first-inning home run while tying the franchise record for consecutive games played and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 on Thursday. The Braves were leading 6-5 when ...

BOARDMAN — Mill Creek MetroParks’ nationally renowned North and South golf courses will be out of bounds to golfers for several months as park officials and insurance adjusters assess damage caused by Sunday afternoon’s storm. Originating in the area of Tippecanoe and Shields roads in ...