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Business News September 12, 2026

THE FINALISTS: Four companies will take the stage when YBI’s annual Shark Tank fundraising event takes place Thursday, Oct. 29, at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center in Boardman. The competitors, announced earlier this month, are Daisy Makes — a family-owned company based in Kent that created the patented Original Popper System and other 3D-printed tools designed for bakers; Homello — a real estate app built by a Mahoning County real estate agent; Orhont Magnetics — a Youngstown firm that develops high-power electric propulsion systems for harsh, highly constrained environments; ...

Goodwill opens new location in Campbell

Business News September 12, 2026

CAMPBELL — Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries opened its newest retail location Sept. 3 at the Campbell Health and Community Development Center. The opening creates a convenient shopping destination while expanding workforce development opportunities for local students. The new store, ...

Democrat Trumbull County commissioner candidate plans public meetings

Local News September 12, 2026

Kristen Rock, the Democratic candidate for Trumbull County commissioner, will discuss her plans for the county with residents during a series of public meetings. Rock said every decision made by county government should be measured against how well it directly improves the lives of residents. Rock’s meeting dates are scheduled: ● 8 a.m. Thursday, Panera Bread on Elm Road in Howland. ● 10 a.m. Friday, Niles SCOPE Center. ● 7 p.m. Sept. 21 via Zoom. Email cardwellelizabeth@gmail.com for meeting details. ● 5 p.m. Sept. 22, Girard library. ● 5 p.m. Sept. 23, ...

Flagship RAM adds luxury with performance

Business News September 12, 2026

While loyal Hemi engine owners were able to convince parent company Stellantis to keep its throaty 5.7-liter V8 for a time, the new twin turbo powerhouse has proven to be quicker and more economical. Our top-of-the-line RAM 1500 Tungsten Crew Cab was outfitted with the new 3.0-liter Hurricane high output inline-six cylinder mated with a smooth shifting eight-speed tranny The posh Tungsten is a full-size pickup featuring a 540-horsepower engine with 520 pounds per foot of torque in its High Output version. A Standard Output makes 420 ponies and 469 pounds per foot of torque — take ...

Mortgage rate hits highest level in 14 months

National News September 12, 2026

The Associated Press Mortgage rates rose for the third week in a row, pushing the average long-term U.S. home loan rate to its highest level in over 14 months. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose to 6.76% from 6.71% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average rate was 6.35%. Higher mortgage rates can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for borrowers, limiting home buyers’ purchasing power. As rates rise, that can also lead prospective home shoppers to delay buying a home, one reason U.S. home sales remain largely stagnant again ...