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Road work ahead for interstates, US Route 224, Wick Avenue, more

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The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced several road closures and lane adjustments for various projects in Mahoning County: ● Beginning Monday, Interstate 76/Interstate 80 (Ohio Turnpike) between state Route 11 to just west of the Ohio Turnpike in Austintown and Jackson ...

Taste of Faith event set May 21

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The Mahoning Valley Association of Churches will host its Annual Taste of Faith 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 21 at St. Catherine of Sienna Parish-St. Charles campus. The Taste of Faith brings together congregations from across the Mahoning Valley to share food, fellowship and the rich culinary ...

Getting canned for a worthy cause at Eastwood Mall

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Niles First Christian Church members Howard Gerke of Liberty, left, and Dennis Carpenter of Warren, stack cans to create a “Jonah and the Whale” design, which used 1,300 canned goods. The Eastwood Mall in Niles hosted the third annual Canstruction design and build competition during which ...

Average mortgage rate increases to 6.37%, a four-week high

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The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week, reflecting ongoing bond market volatility as surging oil prices due to the war with Iran heighten inflation worries. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.37% from 6.3% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said ...

Playhouse plans eight shows for 2026-27 season

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Eight shows in three different venues will make up Youngstown Playhouse’s 2026-27 season, and a Broadway veteran will choreograph the season-opening show. Playhouse Managing Director Tyler Stouffer said two musicals are planned on the main stage at the Playhouse’s home off Glenwood Avenue ...

Rulli bill protects thyroid medicine

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Congressman Michael Rulli, R-Salem, introduced legislation to protect access to an animal-derived thyroid medicine that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration expressed concerns about regarding its “safety and effectiveness.” Rulli, whose district includes Mahoning and Columbiana ...