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Youngstown tops two national housing market rankings

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Youngstown has claimed the top spot in two national housing market rankings, again leading Cotality's latest list of the nation's hottest housing markets and ranking as the most competitive small rental market in the United States. In its October report, Cotality ranked Youngstown No. 1 among the nation's hottest housing markets. It marks the sixth time this year that Youngstown has topped the company's monthly rankings. Youngstown held the No. 1 position for five consecutive months, from January through May, and ranked No. 2 in June before reclaiming the top spot in October. The ...

Boardman woman closes book on career as children's librarian

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WARREN - A Boardman woman has spent 20 years working at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. Lori Faust, who most recently served as community engagement manager and formerly children services manager, said she has been with the library since October 2006. Her last day was Friday, ...

New Ioniq 9 is all the rage

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Hyundai’s new Ioniq 9 is unlike most of the electric SUVs out there. New this year, it’s large, in charge and sets high standards for opulence in a three-row cabin. Best of all, it goes a long way toward softening range anxiety — the fear of running out of charge with no engine, ...

Retirement expenses you may be missing

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People often underestimate some expenses when planning for retirement. In my conversations with older adults about their in-retirement finances, they’ve repeatedly mentioned the cost of dental care. The reasons are straightforward: Our teeth get worse as we age, and yet dental care isn’t covered by Medicare (except for emergency dental procedures for people who are hospitalized). There are three main avenues to covering dental costs during retirement: dental insurance, a Medicare Advantage program that covers dental care, and paying out of pocket. BUYING STAND-ALONE DENTAL ...

Ohio's reps, senators seek new squadron for Valley air base

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VIENNA – The Ohio congressional delegation sent a letter to the secretary of the Air Force requesting the Youngstown Air Reserve Station receive consideration as the location for a new combat communications squadron. All 15 House members and both U.S. senators from Ohio signed the letter, ...

Oct. 31 Property transfers

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Property transfers recorded Oct. 19 to 23 in Mahoning County and portions of Trumbull County: Austintown CVF Mortgage Loan Trust II to Palm Avenue Hialeah Trust, a Delaware statutory trust, 4852 Woodhurst Drive, $47,198 Isaac Bowald to Robert Fleming Harris II, 251 Idlewood Road, $127,215 Huegel Properties LLC, an Ohio limited liability company, to Jason and Holly S. Marshall, 549 Purdue Ave., $209,900 Abby L. Smith to Tammy Richardson, 2064 Innwood Drive, $163,500 Joe Koch Construction Inc. to William P. Ciccarelli Jr., 160 Heli Court, $509,371 JD Land Company LLC to Kathryn M. ...