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Appeal denied in rape case

Local News

By ED RUNYAN Staff writer YOUNGSTOWN — An appeal in the Sergio Gonzalez III rape case has produced a surprising outcome: Certain evidence should not have been permitted at Gonzalez’s trial last July, but there was so much other evidence, it didn’t matter, the majority opinion of the ...

Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage eases to 6.81%

Business News

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week, though it remains close to its highest level in more than two months. The rate fell to 6.81% from 6.83% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 7.17%. Borrowing costs on 15-year ...

Edmunds: Five used luxury EVs you can get for cheap

Business News

Just about every premium brand sells at least one luxury electric vehicle, and some offer several choices. But new luxury EVs are expensive, and many have prices starting around six figures. If that’s beyond your budget, consider buying a used model. You could save tens of thousands of ...

Grant to boost water quality program

Local News

The Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District is training volunteers to monitor Mahoning County’s three major watersheds. With a $4,000 grant from the Ohio EPA, the district purchased equipment and will provide training to get the program running. Funding was awarded in January. ...

Manufacturing mogul died from heart issues

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120 years ago in 1905, transcribed as originally published in the Youngstown Vindicator: Passing of William Tod. Long sickness ended in his death at an early hour today. Heart trouble the cause. One of the most successful of the city’s prominent manufacturers – greatly admired. An ...

Senior foster volunteers recognized

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YOUNGSTOWN — If you search certain volunteers’ treasure chests, you will come up short of gold, though you will find an abundance of other intangible valuables, the leader of a senior citizens-based program contends. “They hoist others up when the tide gets tough,” Jessica Sabin, the ...