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Graphite One picks Ashtabula site over Trumbull

The company that wanted to build a $435 million manufacturing plant in Trumbull County to produce essential material for electric vehicle batteries has instead chosen to locate in Conneaut in Ashtabula County. The new location is still within the boundaries of Lake to River Economic Development, which is a private, nonprofit organization and the official JobsOhio network partner for Ashtabula, Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties. Graphite One in May 2024 said it was developing project labor agreements with local construction unions and had received letters of support from more ...

Shutt opts to not run for GOP chair again

Tired of the political infighting, Trumbull County Republican Party Chairman Julia Shutt said she won’t run for reelection. Shutt said Tuesday, “My goals were simple: unify, attract and promote. I have seen energy spent on infighting by just a few. It’s like watching a dog fight. I have no dog in that old fight. Our party is at its best when we unite and act like winners. I hope that unity will prevail with the continued attraction of younger members. I did my best promoting the party and its candidates, and I leave with pride in all we achieved together.” Shutt said the ...

Commissioners look to save Braceville log cabin

WARREN — An early Trumbull County log cabin in Braceville may be preserved and turned into a tourist attraction as the county commissioners, Trumbull County MetroParks Board and possibly a streaming program called Barnwood Builders combine their efforts to save a piece of the county’s history. Commissioner Denny Malloy asked Trumbull County MetroParks Director Zachary Svette if his board would be willing to work with him to convince Barnwood Builders representatives to become involved with the renovation. Malloy reached out to the show’s host, Mark Bowe, and told him about the ...

Hubbard prepares legislation for data center moratorium

HUBBARD — Both city and township residents have expressed renewed concerns about a potential data center entering the community throughout the month, and city officials moved forward with action to quell those concerns Monday. Councilwoman Robin Zambrini, D-2nd Ward, requested Law Director ...

Police share more details on Friday shooting

WARREN — The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is continuing to investigate an officer-related shooting, but more details have been made available. According to a news release from the Warren Police Department, officers were called to the 1100 block of South Street SE in reference to someone in a car waving a gun at the caller. The release states officers located the suspect vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop — heading down several streets and coming to a stop at the dead end of Charles Avenue SE. One of the suspect ...

Tressel highlights jobs program during Austintown business visit

AUSTINTOWN — Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel touted WorkOhio, an initiative to connect Ohioans with in-demand jobs, during a visit Monday to an Austintown manufacturing business. “WorkOhio is just one more way to see if we can raise awareness of the opportunities that are out there in the state of ...