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DeWine signs Santucci bill creating Defense and Space panel

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Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law a bill, sponsored by state Rep. Nick Santucci, to create the Ohio Defense and Space Commission that the legislator says is “especially significant” for the Mahoning Valley. Santucci, R-Niles, said the law “positions Ohio to compete for more federal defense and aerospace investment, strengthens our advanced manufacturing base and creates opportunities for the high-paying jobs of the future. By bringing together state government, industry, our military installations, higher education and private-sector partners, Ohio is doubling down on innovation, ...

Former Vienna official’s appeal denied

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VIENNA — The township’s former fiscal officer can continue to count off the days until her prison stay concludes. That’s because Linda McCullough, who served as the township’s fiscal officer from 2019 to early 2024, has exhausted all of her appeals after the Ohio Supreme Court denied jurisdiction of her case Tuesday, according to a news release from the Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office. McCullough is serving eight years in prison at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville following Trumbull County Common Pleas Judge Cynthia Westcott’s verdict on convictions of ...

EMA coordinator: County unlikely to receive storm aid

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BOARDMAN — Despite widespread storm damage, emergency management officials say Mahoning County seems unlikely to qualify for state and federal financial aid. Zach Williams, emergency coordinator for Mahoning County EMA, told Boardman trustees Wednesday evening that Sunday’s EF-1 tornado ...

Elections board wants to move warehouse, voting center

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YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Board of Elections wants to relocate its warehouse and voting equipment — and eventually its early-voting center — to the former Bottom Dollar store and the rest of its operations to the planned county government center downtown. But DeMaine Kitchen, director of the city’s community planning and economic development department, said Wednesday the talk by the board of elections is premature. The plan requires an agreement for the city to sell the former grocery store to the Western Reserve Port Authority in order for the board to lease it as ...

IMF expects world economy to grow a sluggish 3% this year

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war. But the fallout from the conflict is being partially offset by booming investment in artificial intelligence and other technologies. The IMF now expects the global economy to expand by a sluggish 3% in 2026, down from 3.5% last year and from the 3.1% it had forecast for this year back in April. The fund expects worldwide growth to rebound to 3.4% next year. Iran responded to U.S. and Israeli attacks Feb. 28 ...

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GREENWAY TRAIL DAY: Friends of the Greenway Trail invites outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to the annual Greenway Trail Day 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Cyclists, runners, walkers, climbers and hikers are encouraged to come out, explore and support the Columbiana County Greenway Trail. Water stops featuring refreshments and light snacks will be stationed at the Lisbon, Teegarden Covered Bridge, Franklin Square and Leetonia parking lot areas. T-shirts will be available for purchase at $20 (cash only) and general donations will be accepted. Additionally, free bike helmets will be ...