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ODOT announces road adjustments in Mahoning, Trumbull

Staff report The Ohio Department of Transportation announced on Friday upcoming road closures and adjustments for construction projects in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. MAHONING COUNTY •Interstate 76/Interstate 80 between state Route 11 to just west of the Ohio Turnpike in Austintown ...

Passport designed to boost exploration of Trumbull history

Folks don’t need a passport to get around in Trumbull County, but they might win a prize if they have one. “This Is Trumbull: A Local History Adventure” is a passport program created by the Trumbull County Tourism Bureau and local historical societies. Savannah Moss, collections ...

Downtown history from 1798 focus at Liberty library

LIBERTY — Several downtown Youngstown street names serve as a living archive of its journey from a frontier agricultural settlement to an industrial city. Many street names still reflect its founding era, for example, Market Street, Federal Street, Boardman Street and Front Street. ...

This week in history: Man, son were robbed, beaten at boarding house

105 Years Ago, 1921, transcribed as originally published in the Youngstown Vindicator: “Robbers kill man in bed, son may die of beating. Victims attacked as they lie sleeping. House in Simon St. held up at early hour Thursday morning – crooks make escape after one of the most ...

HOWMET AEROSPACE EXEC WINS 2026 ATHENA AWARD

The ATHENA Award Dinner, hosted by the Youngstown / Warren Regional Chamber and The Vindicator, celebrates women who demonstrate exceptional professional achievement, community service and dedication to mentoring future women leaders. Now in its 33rd year, the program is one of the region’s ...

City considers hiring law firm to investigate viability of SOBE

YOUNGSTOWN – City council will consider legislation Wednesday to spend up to $130,000 for a law firm to assess the functionality and long-term financial viability of SOBE Thermal Energy Systems LLC, the troubled downtown utility company. The legislation, sponsored by Mayor Derrick McDowell, ...