Road and bridge project in Austintown advances

September 4, 2026

AUSTINTOWN — The first phase of an ODOT plan to remove a bridge in the township is underway. Mahoning County commissioners Thursday approved a resolution by the county engineer to close Lanterman Road for repaving, but that is only part of a bigger picture. The Mahoning County Engineer’s Office has not specified a timeline for the work. More dramatic changes will follow. ODOT originally proposed demolishing the Lanterman Road bridge, which spans Interstate 680, in 2019, but that plan was shelved during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024, Austintown Township officials learned ...

Watchdog report: Ex-Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer oversaw hostile work environment, misused funds

September 4, 2026

NEW YORK — Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a "toxic, intimidating and humiliating" work environment and engaged in numerous violations of department policy, according to a new report from the department's Office of Inspector General. The report alleges that Chavez-DeRemer ...

Lordstown soccer seniors determined to finish strong

September 4, 2026

Over the last three seasons, the now-seniors on Lordstown’s soccer team have taken some lumps. They’ve learned lessons from those losses over the years and, in their last go-round, are eager to hand out some lessons of their own. Through six games, the Red Devils have been able to do that, sitting at 4-1-1, which includes a 4-1 victory over Niles. “They know that this is their last chance to really play together as a team and try to compete with some of these better programs, and it’s just been a goal for all of them,” Lordstown coach Eric Lloyd said. “We set goals at ...

Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the US

September 4, 2026

WASHINGTON — The U.S. job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs. The unemployment rate stayed at a low 4.1%. Hiring far exceeded the 65,000 forecasters had expected, according to a poll by FactSet. Labor Department revisions also looked good, adding 55,000 ...

Pirates lean on bullpen heavily in 5-2 win vs. Giants

September 4, 2026

PITTSBURGH — Six relievers combined on a two-hitter to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday afternoon. Rookie Khristian Curtis (1-0) earned the victory by working three-plus innings. The 24-year-old right-hander gave up the first two runs of his ...

Guardians drop series finale to Blue Jays, 6-3

September 4, 2026

CLEVELAND — Brett Bateman had three hits, Nathan Lukes lined a two-run double with the bases loaded in the fifth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays moved within striking distance of the third AL wild-card spot with a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. Toronto (70-71) has ...