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DeWine mulls clemency for death row inmates

With about two months left in his term, Gov. Mike DeWine is looking at possibly commuting the sentences of some inmates on death row. Dan Tierney, the governor’s spokesman, said Monday: “It happens every year. It’s not new or novel. But it’s the end of the governor’s term, and ...

Kulewicz, Russo name transition directors

Attorney General-elect John Kulewicz and Secretary of State-elect Allison Russo have named transition directors as the two Democrats prepare to take over their new positions. The two will be sworn in on Jan. 11. Kulewicz, who defeated Republican Keith Faber by 0.62% in the Nov. 3 election, named Colin Flanagan, who is his campaign manager, as his transition director. Kulewicz said: “I have been in continuous communication with all former living Ohio attorneys general, who are all tremendous resources. I am extraordinarily grateful to all who have reached out to offer their aid ...

SOBE’s second boiler installed

YOUNGSTOWN – SOBE Thermal Energy Systems LLC’s second boiler is being installed while the future of the financially struggling company that provides steam heat for most of downtown remains uncertain with money running out. A second 800-horsepower boiler arrived last week and is being ...

Building owner files $300K lawsuit against Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN – A company that owns a vacant downtown building filed a lawsuit seeking at least $300,000 from the city and its deputy director of public works after it alleged a dumpster was improperly removed, resulting in improvement work stopping and the loss of potential tenants. The ...

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio won the race Tuesday to serve as House Republican leader as the GOP prepares for its new role in the minority. Jordan, who serves as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, defeated Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana in a secret ballot election of ...

Man hit by unlicensed driver on West Side

YOUNGSTOWN — A man is being treated for serious injuries after being struck by an unlicensed driver. A Youngstown police report states that police were called to the 3300 block of Mahoning Avenue at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, where they found the man lying on the ground near an electric ...