A $1.7 million no-bid contract awarded to a company owned by J.J. Cafaro to install a water-purification system for the iconic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is the source of controversy, but the businessman said he isn’t surprised. Cafaro, a close friend of and political donor to ...

BOARDMAN — What began as an effort to reduce flooding in one of the township’s most problematic areas has evolved into a hands-on research partnership that is giving local students the opportunity to work alongside university scientists. The Forest Lawn Storm Water Park, built at the ...

YOUNGSTOWN — After spending most of the money she raised in the final weeks leading to her Republican primary win for Mahoning County commissioner, Christine Oliver has to play financial catch-up to Lauren McNally, who ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination. As of June 5, Oliver ...

The new Youngstown High School cheerleading squad fronts Friday’s first Juneteenth legacy parade in downtown Youngstown, which kicked off Youngstown’s annual Juneteenth celebration. It was led by honorary grand marshal and community leader Rev. Lewis Macklin II, who pastors Holy Trinity ...

John Boccieri, a former congressman and state legislator, spent more than $75,000 to win the Democratic primary for the open 58th Ohio House District seat. Boccieri’s postprimary report, between April 16 and June 5, shows he raised $21,777 — with $12,500 coming from political action ...

U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise will deliver the keynote address at the Columbiana County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Thursday. Scalise, a Louisiana Republican and the House Republicans’ second-ranking member, will be introduced by U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, ...