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Canfield couple say contractor also bilked them

CANFIELD — Another local contractor is making a name for himself through allegations of dishonesty and shoddy workmanship. Kyle and Katie Marlin of Canfield said they also have been “duped” by Ed Yurkovich, who runs Xtreme Painting and Remodeling. “We’ve been living in a ...

Mill Creek opens new children's garden

YOUNGSTOWN – The Anthony J. Fox Family Foundation Children’s Garden saw its grand opening at Fellows Riverside Garden on Friday. Named for the philanthropic organization, the Fox Family Foundation was an early supporter of creating a new children’s garden, and was its largest financial ...

Buying now, paying later?

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans spent more than $160 billion last year using buy now, pay later plans, according to research published by Federal Reserve economists. Experts say they’re increasingly seeing people use the plans for everyday expenses like groceries, bills, transportation and, ...

Student loan borrowers have more time to reduce their interest rate

NEW YORK (AP) — Student loan borrowers now have until the end of 2026 to enroll in auto pay and have their interest rate reduced by 1%. The original deadline was Sept. 30, but the U.S. Department of Education extended it to give borrowers more time to enroll. The rate reduction will last through June 2028. Borrowers who currently use auto pay already receive an interest-rate discount of 0.25%, so the new reduction takes off just 0.75%. This temporary benefit is meant to support borrowers, along with those who are returning to repayment, and ensure they can stay on top of the new ...

Two vying for Trumbull County commissioner seat

WARREN — The campaign to replace outgoing Commissioner Denny Malloy is pitting political newcomer Kristen F. Rock against former Bazetta police Chief and current township trustee Michael J. Hovis. Both candidates have been crisscrossing the county working to convince Trumbull voters they are the best person to help lead the county into the future working beside Commissioners Rick Hernandez and Tony Bernard. Hovis, 58, and Rock, 52, for most of 2026 have been attending the commissioners' meetings observing how the county operates. In separate endorsement interviews, both Rock, a ...