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Edmunds Top Rated vehicle awards for 2026

Each year, the Edmunds Top Rated Awards are bestowed on the best new cars, trucks and SUVs on sale. To win, a vehicle must rank at the top of its class based on Edmunds’ rigorous, independent testing and evaluation process. That means each winner has been tested at the Edmunds test track and thoroughly evaluated over many miles of real-world use. Edmunds divides the awards into six main categories: best car, best SUV and best truck, and electric versions of the same categories. This year’s Edmunds Top Rated Awards feature some repeat winners and newcomers, and each is a great ...

Regal Cinema property sells for $2.3 million

BOARDMAN — The Cafaro Co. purchased the Regal Cinema South property Tuesday in a $2.3 million transaction with the international theater group, according to the Mahoning County Auditor’s Office. The theater, built in 1986, will continue to operate as a Regal Cinema holding. According to Cafaro spokesman Joe Bell, Regal Cinemas is now leasing the building and 5.4-acre site. “This is part of a consideration that (Regal is) doing for their other location here at Eastwood Mall Complex,” Bell said. “They’re in the midst of an extensive renovation of the theater here in ...

More than 71,000 seek unemployment benefits last week

Staff report Ohioans filed 4,911 initial unemployment claims the week of Feb. 15-21, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reported Thursday. That number was 1,994 fewer than the previous week. Approximately 1,016 of those have been flagged to ensure they are not fraudulent. Ohioans filed 66,262 continued unemployment claims last week, which was 544 fewer than the previous week. The total number of claims filed last week was 71,173. Ohio’s unemployment rate in December was 4.5%. The national unemployment rate in December was 4.4%. Ohio’s labor force participation ...

Car wash group takes on more suds

A locally owned car wash operation with 13 locations in Mahoning, Trumbull and Geauga counties unveiled its new name this week. The former Auto Spa Ohio chain has rebranded to become Super Suds Auto Spa. Company representative Abigale Blashinsky said Wednesday the move “represents a long-term strategic vision to unify all locations under one bold, recognizable identity.” While Auto Spa Ohio LLC has been locally owned and operated for more than 25 years, Blashinsky said that only the name has changed. “This transition is about the growth and clarity of our brand with deep ...

Regal Cinema property sells for $2.3 million

BOARDMAN — The Cafaro Co. purchased the Regal Cinema South property on Tuesday in a $2.3 million transaction with the international theater group, according to the Mahoning County Auditor’s Office. The theater, built in 1986, will continue to operate as a Regal Cinema holding. According to Cafaro spokesman Joe Bell, Regal Cinemas is now leasing the building and 5.4-acre site. “This is part of a consideration that (Regal is) doing for their other location here at Eastwood Mall Complex,” Bell said. “They're in the midst of an extensive renovation of the theater here in ...

NILES — One Hot Cookie, a regionally based cookie and dessert destination, will open a location inside the Eastwood Mall. The anticipated opening is in April. In a news release Wednesday, the company said the move marks a fresh start for the brand under the leadership of new owner Heather Huff. A local resident and combat Army veteran, Huff is a familiar face to the company; she served as a dedicated store manager for two years before purchasing the business outright in December 2025. For Huff, setting up shop in Niles was a decision rooted in community and the changing retail ...