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Kimberly-Clark project helps Ohio earn Silver Shovel Award

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One of the largest economic development projects in the Mahoning Valley’s history has helped Ohio earn a 2026 Silver Shovel Award, a national recognition for excellence in economic development. Area Development magazine cited Kimberly-Clark’s $800 million manufacturing facility in Trumbull County and its planned creation of 491 jobs among the projects that helped Ohio earn the award in the category for states with populations between 8 million and 12 million. The annual Silver Shovel Awards recognize states that attract high-impact economic development projects generating ...

Tax reductions may be available for storm damage

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In light of Sunday’s damaging storms, Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham is reminding residents of the Destroyed or Damaged Real Property form (DTE 26), which is available on his office’s website. This form is for residents owning real property such as a home, garage or business. Anyone who has sustained structural damage may fill out an application. Damage reports play a critical role in ensuring property value assessments are accurate. Some examples of structural damage would be a caved-in roof or exterior framing damage caused by downed trees or destroyed structures. Any ...

Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mariska Hargitay is set to host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, airing on NBC on Sept. 14. NBCUniversal announced Hargitay as host on Tuesday, the day before nominations are announced. The show will also stream on Peacock and will be held, fittingly, at the Peacock Theater, the longtime Emmys home that will also soon be home to the Oscars. Hargitay, 62, has long been one of NBC's signature personalities as the star since 1999 of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," one of the longest-running dramas in TV history. She's been nominated eight times for her role as ...

Youngstown saves $9K in interest on city hall annex loan

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YOUNGSTOWN — The city saved $9,500 in interest on money it borrowed to pay loans for the city hall annex project through the use of a state treasurer’s program. The Ohio Market Access Program leverages the state’s money and high credit rating to improve market access to lower interest loans for local governments. The city has used OMAP since 2016 for loans for the Covelli Centre — the loan was paid off in January 2024 — and for the city hall annex for a savings of about $400,000. “It’s been a great savings for the city to use this program and get a lower interest ...

Officials break ground for new home in Youngstown

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YOUNGSTOWN — It may be merely a large hole filled with recent rainwater, but it’s pleasing Marguerite Douglas a whole lot. “Having these new homes means we’re growing,” she said. Douglas was referring to the beginning of building a new 1,600-square-foot home in the 200 block of ...

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NEWTON FALLS — After more than four months, thousands of miles traveled, and participants arriving from across the United States and beyond, the Newton Falls Treasure Hunt is entering its final chapter. The final clue in the hunt was given Tuesday to those searching for the treasure. Fieldview Acres Mercantile owner Tom Colosimo, who created the hunt as a way to attract tourism in the village, said the total was $37,650 on Tuesday, but that is expected to increase as Sarchione Chevrolet in Garrettsville has agreed to pay $50 from every car they have sold during the treasure ...