SOBE disconnects service to 2 downtown buildings

October 13, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN – SOBE Thermal Energy Systems LLC disconnected two of its downtown Youngstown customers for failing to pay their bills. SOBE shut off steam heat service to 22 Market Street Ohio LLC, which is developing the former Mahoning National Bank building, and FNB Youngstown LLC, which owns the First National Bank Building, also known as Central Tower. The two buildings were disconnected because of failure to pay their bills, which were more than 91 days delinquent as of an Oct. 2 court report filed by receiver John C. Collins and haven’t been paid as of Tuesday, said Michael ...

Changes announced for Trump rally in Youngstown

October 11, 2026

Rally ticket information YOUNGSTOWN — The Republican National Committee has announced changes to President Donald J. Trump’s rally Monday at the Covelli Centre in downtown Youngstown. Most of the events have been delayed by one hour. Doors to the arena will now open at 3:30 p.m. The ...

Williams, Ramírez lead Guardians over White Sox 2-0 to cap comeback in 5-game ALDS

October 10, 2026

CLEVELAND — Gavin Williams and José Ramírez delivered when the Cleveland Guardians needed them the most. Williams had 12 of a record 21 strikeouts by Cleveland pitchers, Ramírez hit a two-run, go-ahead home run on a pitch just above home plate in the fourth inning and the Guardians beat ...

Rep. Fischer challenged by Penny in Ohio House race

October 10, 2026

State Rep. Tex Fischer, R-Canfield, is being challenged for his 59th Ohio House District seat by Democrat Wayne Penny Jr. Fischer, a political consultant, was appointed June 26, 2024, to fill the remainder of Al Cutrona’s term after the latter was selected to an open state Senate position. ...

Youngstown-area driver killed in three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon

October 10, 2026

HUBBARD TOWNSHIP — Gregory Connors, 43, of Youngstown, was killed in a three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Interstate 80 eastbound that involved two other vehicles that were stopped on the highway because of traffic. The Ohio State Highway Patrol issued a press release Saturday morning stating that the crash occurred at 4:55 p.m. in Hubbard Township. The release states that Connors was in the left lane, failed to slow down, and “clipped the right rear portion” of a 2011 Subaru Legacy operated by Nicholas Shields, 23, of Elyria, then continued into the right lane and struck ...

Nine killed in mass shooting in Erie

October 10, 2026

ERIE, Pa. --- Nine people were killed Friday in a shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, Gov. Josh Shapiro said Saturday. Police said the suspected shooter was also dead. “I have not seen anything like this in my 28-plus years,” Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah told a local news station. “I’m ...