YOUNGSTOWN — The jury in the Keontae Thomas rape, kidnapping and aggravated robbery trial found Thomas guilty on all counts and specifications Wednesday in a verdict that left prosecutors happy that they had obtained justice for a woman who endured a number of challenges to get to that ...

SOBE Thermal Energy Systems LLC’s downtown Youngstown customers will see significant increases in the cost for steam heat — 93% for most to take effect shortly and then by 162% more by November. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio voted 3-0 Wednesday in favor of the emergency rate ...

U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Salem, introduced a bill he said will end predatory litigation by “radical special-interest groups” against the federal government filed under the Equal Access to Justice Act. The act, passed in 1980, authorizes the awarding of attorneys’ fees and litigation ...

WARREN — The Trumbull County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday that will reduce the amount of taxes that county property owners will have to pay by 2.5%. In making the vote, the commissioners acknowledged the decision likely will not be popular with school leaders and ...

YOUNGSTOWN — The $21.66 million planned renovation project to Central Tower — Youngstown’s tallest building — received a $4.25 million state historic preservation tax credit to convert it into a mixed-use project with 64 apartments and office space. Federal tax credits also typically ...

BOARDMAN — The township is home to the county’s first-responder wellness center, and now the township’s officials are taking another step to ensure first responder wellness. At Wednesday’s meeting, Boardman Township Trustees approved a motion to fund cutting-edge cancer screenings for ...