The government is “shut down.” Media call this a “crisis.” A “crisis (with) no deal in sight,” says Fox News. Reuters says it’s a “key risk to US stability.” But when I look around, I see business as usual — families raise children, workers work, people play music ...

Angelo Elia, a Youngstown State University graduate and Struthers native working for an Ohio Republican congressman, is facing questions about having an American flag altered to include a swastika on display at his desk. Elia’s boss, U.S. Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Amelia, contends in a statement ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Reg Martin, who took control of SOBE Thermal Energy Systems LLC when the company was on the brink of being unable to provide utility services to much of downtown Youngstown, will meet with customers to explain the ongoing situation and plans for the future. The meeting will be ...

GIRARD — The city may be getting a new housing development in 2026, as plans were presented for the Maplewood Estates Development to be located off Route 422. Jason Altobelli, a Niles realtor, met with city council and officials Tuesday to present plans for the housing ...

GIRARD — City officials say they are concerned about electric scooters and bikes, whose users include young children, being on public roads. Interim police Chief John Freeman told council Tuesday that such vehicles are allowed on roads, but riders must be age 16 and older or have adult ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Former major league pitcher Dave Dravecky may live in Arizona, but based on his enthusiastic, memory-filled appearance Wednesday evening in the Ford Family Recital Hall at the DeYor Performing Arts Center, his heart remains in the Mahoning Valley. He attended a VIP event, spoke ...