U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Salem, faces a challenge for his congressional seat from Democrat Elizabeth Kirtley. Rulli was first elected to the House seat in a special June 2024 election after Republican Bill Johnson resigned early to become Youngstown State University president. Rulli won the ...
YOUNGSTOWN - Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) is partnering with Wings Over The Valley to help make the holiday season brighter for children and families throughout the Mahoning Valley through the organization’s third annual Christmas Toy Drive. As a public transportation provider, WRTA plays an important role in connecting people to the destinations and opportunities that help them thrive. WRTA’s commitment to the Mahoning Valley extends well beyond its buses and routes. Through community partnerships, outreach initiatives and local engagement, WRTA strives to be a trusted ...
YOUNGSTOWN – A company building a $36 million, 120-unit affordable housing apartment complex at the site of the former Woodside Receiving Hospital wants a 100%, 15-year tax abatement for the project. Stephanie Gilchrist, the city’s economic development director, said at Monday’s council Community Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting that Homestead Crossing Apartments seeks the tax break. Any abatement request of more than 75% first needs the approval of the Youngstown school board. Gilchrist said the request will then be in front of city council at its next ...
BOARDMAN - The owners of Mr. Darby's Vintage & Antiques got a personal tour of the Clarence R. Smith Jr. Family Mahoning Valley First Responder Wellness Center. The center serves police, fire, EMS and dispatch personnel from Mahoning County and the surrounding areas. It helps first responders ...
Less than a month after announcing his retirement from performing, Donnie Iris died Monday at the age of 83. A cause of death hasn’t been announced, but Iris went public with his bladder cancer diagnosis in 2023 Donnie Iris and the Cruisers played its last show on Sept. 28 at Live at The ...
JERUSALEM — When Hamas-led militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, it looked like Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's days in office were numbered. With the country overwhelmed by grief and anger after the deadliest security breakdown in its history, his resignation seemed like a ...
