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Chamber event spotlights three leaders

Business News

Staff report The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will recognize three Valley leaders for their contributions to business and community leadership during its annual meeting 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. April 16 at Waypoint 4180 in Canfield. The gathering is a signature opportunity to reflect on the ...

Sheriff, judges talk solutions for mental health challenges

Local News

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part 1 of a 2-part series on mental health services in the Mahoning County justice system. YOUNGSTOWN — A great deal of conversation about Mahoning County’s justice system in recent months has focused on its role in providing mental health services. On Thursday, ...

Iran war sends Valley gas prices soaring

Business News

Combined dispatches Fuel prices for regular-grade gasoline jumped nearly 70 cents in the Mahoning Valley since hostilities erupted among the United States, Israel and Iran. Average diesel prices were $1.353 higher per gallon. AAA reported the average price for regular gas was $3.429 per ...

Boardman freshman wins Optimist Club essay contest

Local News

Staff report BOARDMAN — The Boardman Optimist Club recently awarded the winners of its annual township-wide essay contest with a presentation at Boardman High School. Optimist Club President Chuck Hillman presented certificates and Amazon gift cards to Boardman High School freshman ...

Man gets 2 to 3 years for 2024 assault on woman

Local News

YOUNGSTOWN — Ricardo Ramirez-Vazquez, 39, was sentenced to two to three years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to aggravated burglary and felony domestic violence for a Dec. 11, 2024, incident involving a woman on South Jackson Street on the East Side. Mahoning County prosecutors and ...