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Appeals court rejects appeal in killing of 15-year-old girl

YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th District Court of Appeals has rejected the argument of a man sentenced to a long prison term for his role in the death of 15-year-old Amya Monserrat that he did not fully understand the consequences of his guilty plea. Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge Anthony ...

Boardman contractor facing more charges in Columbiana

LISBON — A Boardman area contractor convicted in 2024 for stealing from clients is facing another charge in Columbiana County, this time for aggravated theft for allegedly stealing $9,457 from a couple last fall. John P. Bartos, 43, with a last known address in Hubbard, appeared for ...

Youngstown tops two national housing market rankings

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

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

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

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 ...