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Work, accomplishments at regional airport spotlighted

VIENNA — The Mahoning Valley’s long-term commitment to the aerospace and defense sector, coupled with a pathway to its past, was showcased Friday, courtesy of the Western Reserve Port Authority. Anthony Trevena, the port’s executive director, outlined the growth at the Youngstown-Warren ...

Lawyers’ Fund awards $2,000 to past client of former area attorney

Staff report The board of commissioners of the Lawyers’ fund for Client Protection reimbursed $96,262 to 12 victims of attorney theft at its September meeting, including $2,000 to a past client of former attorney Robert J. Rohrbaugh II of the Youngstown area. The former client was reimbursed for Rohrbaugh failing to provide the requested services, according to a press release from the Ohio Supreme Court. Rohrbaugh was suspended indefinitely from the practice of law in Ohio on Oct. 29, 2024. Rohrbaugh had a law office on Belmont Avenue in Liberty and lived in the Youngstown area at ...

Canfield council prohibits horizontal drilling in city limits

CANFIELD — City council passed an ordinance Wednesday that will prohibit horizontal drilling in city limits. Council President Christine Oliver asked city attorney Mark Fortunato to explain the ordinance. “We’ve had a struggle with fiber optics installers,” Fortunato said. “Under the Federal Communications Act, local authorities are limited to what they can and can’t do.” He said with recent disregard for safety issues, such as ignoring infrastructure and disruption to neighborhoods, the city wanted to take appropriate action to protect its residents. He added there is a ...

Hanni disputes taxes sought by county auditor

YOUNGSTOWN — When Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham removed agriculture property tax reductions from four parcels owned by Appeals Court Judge Mark A. Hanni because they didn’t meet the program’s criteria and Hanni never filed required forms, the judge went to court — and then ...

Packard museum adds 1953 ragtop to collection

WARREN — A 1953 Packard Caribbean Sports Convertible is the latest addition to the National Packard Museum’s permanent collection. The vehicle was delivered Tuesday from North Carolina, and was donated by Robert Ryan. It’s an important car in telling the history of Packard’s final ...