YOUNGSTOWN — The Western Reserve Transit Authority is joining hundreds of public transportation systems nationwide Thursday to celebrate the 21st annual National Dump the Pump Day. Sponsored nationally by the American Public Transportation Association, the day emphasizes that choosing ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: At the beginning of the 20th century, America began a period of industrial growth — fueled by the nation’s vast stores of natural resources — that led to victory in two world wars and the nation emerging as a true superpower. One of the cities at the epicenter of that ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge R. Scott Krichbaum approved a defense motion postponing an aggravated murder trial for 30 days to give the defense more time to prepare. Vincent Marbley, 61, and Eddie L. Winphrie, 42, were set for trial Monday in the Oct. 17, 2024, ...

Gov. Mike DeWine said he opposes the death penalty as it is not a deterrent against violent crimes, but faces an uphill battle to convince the state Legislature to either abolish it or put it in front of voters to decide its fate. DeWine, a Republican, said Tuesday: “I no longer believe the ...

STRUTHERS — It’s been said that planting a seed is the first significant step toward building a community or city. In some cases, however, a packet of seeds may achieve the same result. “The concept is almost like a little library to provide seeds, plants and pots and some garden ...

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio’s staff recommends huge emergency rate increases for SOBE Thermal Energy Systems LLC’s downtown Youngstown customers — 145% for most of them during the six months when the steam heat is most used and 75% during the rest of the year. The report ...