YOUNGSTOWN — An effort failed to get loan guarantees from the U.S. Department of Energy to help downtown Youngstown businesses get off of SOBE Thermal Energy System LLC’s steam heat system, so an option with a local lending institution and the state treasurer is possible. Zach Prouty, ...

POLAND — The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is once more responding to allegations made by opponents of its decision to move the Poland branch. This time, the staff said, it’s become personal. “We have been very adamant and very careful to not use individuals’ ...

YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control approved a $1,190,320 contract for sanitary sewer work that could lead to an economic development project. The board voted 3-0 Thursday to sign a contract with Marucci & Gaffney Excavating Co. of Youngstown, which submitted the lowest bid by ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Juvenile Court Judge Theresa Dellick said the Juvenile Summit on Wednesday was a chance to talk to law enforcement officers and others about how juvenile diversion programs have decreased crime and recidivism and reduced the number of children in ...

HUBBARD — Another step has been taken toward removing a dam in the community, partially as a result of a resolution approved by city council. At a council meeting earlier this month, city officials approved authorizing the city’s board of control to advertise for qualifications for ...

CANFIELD — Mahoning County Area Court Judge Molly Johnson honored five local officers for their participation in helping with a recent school tour. “I recently had a group of 20 fourth graders from Salem visit my court and I want to thank officers for helping with those students,” ...