YOUNGSTOWN — Lexi Blakeman and Imani Griffin’s educational paths, career goals and diplomas differ considerably, though they are bound by deep faith in a higher guiding force. “I’m a Christian and I believe in Jesus, who probably helped me get through all four years,” Blakeman, a ...

Election directors in Mahoning and Trumbull counties were expecting low turnout before early voting started — and now anticipate even fewer people to vote. “I don’t understand why people are not voting,” said Stephanie Penrose, Trumbull County Board of Elections director. “It’s ...

YOUNGSTOWN — The financial situation at SOBE Thermal Energy Systems LLC, which is supposed to provide heat for most of downtown Youngstown, is so precarious that it had to receive a court order to hold off on paying $55,570 owed to its former receiver and attorney. “The finances are not ...

BOARDMAN — A local business owner being sued by the township for alleged zoning violations is now requesting a permit to expand one of his Southern Boulevard parking lots. John S. Evan, owner of The Howland Co., Southern Six LLC, The Evan Co. and other small corporations clustered at or ...

The following major-party candidates in contested races and levy issues are on Tuesday’s primary election ballots. An * denotes an incumbent. Some races have no Democratic Party candidates. STATE U.S. SENATE Democrats Sherrod Brown Ron Kincaid Republican Jon ...

WEATHERSFIELD — Even though no company has submitted an application to locate a data center in the township, trustees said they want to be prepared and have guidelines in place, so they voted 3-0 earlier this week on a six-month moratorium. Township Administrator David Rouan said the ...