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Rock defeats Hovis in race for Trumbull commissioner

WARREN — Democrat Kristen Rock appears to have scored a win over her more well known and experienced opponent, Michael Hovis, with 51% of the vote, according to incomplete and unofficial results from the Trumbull County Board of Elections. “I had a very supportive team,” Rock said. ...

Valley native Acton wins Ohio governor race

COLUMBUS — Youngstown native Dr. Amy Acton delivered a stunning victory in the race for Ohio governor on Tuesday, overcoming more than $100 million spent against her to become the first Democrat to win the seat in 20 years and the first woman ever elected to the state’s top post. The ...

Warren residents rescind pay raises for officials

WARREN - Voters in the city sent a message in Tuesday's general election that they are against automatic pay raises for Warren officials. Unofficial and incomplete results on Tuesday had 72% of the voters supporting a ballot issue to repeal the raises, eliminate the automatic escalators and reform the system so that voters have the final say. The ballot initiative that voters decided on would see the huge pay raises for council members repealed and salaries set at $16,500 per year. The initiative also sets fixed salaries for the mayor, law director, auditor and treasurer. Any future ...

Two men found with multiple stab wounds on the West Side

YOUNGSTOWN — Two men suffered multiple stab wounds late Monday but were taken to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital and are in stable condition, according to a Youngstown police report. Officers ere called to Imperial Street on the West Side at 11:01 p.m. Monday for a stabbing and found to stabbing victims. Ambulance personnel arrived and took both men to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital for further treatment. The report did not contain any information about what happened to cause the injuries.

Rulli, Joyce win reelection bids

U.S. Reps. Michael Rulli and Dave Joyce, Republicans who represent the Mahoning Valley in Congress, beat their Democratic challengers in successful bids for reelection. Neither won by overwhelming margins. Rulli, R-Salem, defeated Democrat Elizabeth Kirtley of New Philadelphia 59% to 41% in the 6th Congressional District race, according to incomplete and unofficial results. Joyce, R-Bainbridge, beat Democrat Maria Jukic of Euclid 54% to 46% in the 14th Congressional District race, according to incomplete and unofficial results. Rulli said of the relative closeness of his race: “It ...

Hubbard voters show overwhelming support for data center ban

HUBBARD — Data centers have been a hot topic in communities across the county, and one community made its stance known Tuesday night in an overwhelming fashion. Unofficial and incomplete results from the Trumbull County Board of Elections show the data center ban passing by a margin of 76% to 24%. Hubbard residents collected more than 750 signatures - nearly twice the minimum 370 required - in July for an initiative allowing Hubbard residents to decide whether they want to keep or outright ban data centers in the city. The option came after residents expressed concerns about a ...