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Liberty gets $317K sewer grant

Local News November 7, 2026

A $317,645 state Critical Infrastructure grant will help Liberty Township with the installation of catch basins, manholes and drainage pipes to improve drainage and reduce flooding. The project will benefit 124 people, according to a Friday announcement from Gov. Mike DeWine. DeWine announced $17.5 million in grants to 32 communities throughout Ohio for either Neighborhood Revitalization or Critical Infrastructure grants. Of the funding, 22 communities are getting $10 million for Critical Infrastructure grants and 10 are receiving a total of $7.5 million for Neighborhood Revitalization ...

Average mortgage rate continues fall

National News November 7, 2026

WASHINGTON -- The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell for the third straight week, offering some relief to prospective home buyers facing higher home prices. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the U.S. declined to 7.18% from 7.24% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said ...

Business News November 7, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Companies around the world are increasingly citing artificial intelligence when slashing jobs, fueling anxiety that a lot more workers may lose their livelihoods to machines. Microsoft, Barclays Bank and supermarket chain Kroger are among the latest entries on a growing ...

No paper published on Veterans Day

Local News November 7, 2026

NOTE TO READERS: Because of the Veterans Day holiday on Wednesday, Nov. 11 and no U.S. Postal Service deliveries, there will not be a Wednesday edition of The Vindicator either in print or online. The Wednesday puzzles, comics and advice columns will appear in the Tuesday edition.

Business briefs

Business News November 7, 2026

7 17 PROMOTIONS: Seven Seventeen Credit Union has announced the promotions of Deborah Grubach and Anne Stormer. Grubach has been named market vice president, Northern Market, where she will report to Sherri Bercheni, SVP of Retail Operations and Member Experience. She joined 7 17 in March and previously served as a Western Market Director. She brings more than 30 years of banking and financial services experience, including extensive leadership in retail banking, multi-market operations, strategic planning, CRM initiatives, and member experience. In her new role, she will oversee ...

Nov. 7 This Week in History: Girard hosted Armistice Day service

Local News November 7, 2026

105 Years Ago, 1921 transcribed as originally published in the Youngstown Vindicator: “Fitting observance of Armistice Day. Schools and business generally to close – big parade and appropriate exercises.” “Girard, Nov. 10. – (Special to the Vindicator.) – Extensive preparations have been completed for the appropriate observance of Armistice Day here Friday. The schools will close and business generally will be suspended while the folks join in offering a fitting tribute to the heroes of the late World War and the great victory achieved in that memorable ...