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Valley glass company bolsters presence

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A specialty glass company headquartered in a former Warren bowling alley is building on its international presence. A combination of factors — a one-of-a-kind industrial glass coating, additional equipment and a new building — are spotlighting the efforts of MacPherson Industries Inc. and MacPherson Engineering. On Monday, the Ohio Department of Development state announced the release of $250,000 as part of the agency’s Regional 166 Direct Loan Program. The low-interest loan effort targets development, job creation and job retention by giving businesses with limited access to ...

US mortgage rates near 7%

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Home shoppers holding out for relief from rising mortgage rates may be in for a long wait. The weekly average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate home loan has been rising for months and this week climbed to just below 7% — its highest level in over 19 months. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose to 6.95% from 6.76% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average rate was 6.26%. This is the fourth week in a row that mortgage rates have moved higher. The average rate hasn’t reached this level since Jan. 30, 2025. Borrowing costs on 15-year ...

Argument begins over scheduling of Falls trick or treat, cake walk

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NEWTON FALLS — After a lengthy and, at times, argumentative, discussion between a member of village council and the president of the Newton Falls Kiwanis Club about when to have trick or treat and the Kiwanis’ annual cake walk, a decision was made by both council and the club to have both events on Halloween. Adam Zimmermann, president of the Newton Falls Kiwanis Club and a former council member, said at Wednesday’s council meeting the cake walk, which will mark its 100th year, is designed for the benefit of the children. While it is on Halloween this year, that may not always be ...

Lordstown snaps long losing streak vs. Badger, 2-1

High School Sports

VERNON — Badger’s earned a strong reputation in the Northeastern Athletic Conference. The Braves have been one of the top dogs in the league for years now. And that just means they’re getting everyone’s best shot. On Thursday, Lordstown’s shot was good enough, and the Red Devils ...

Peyton Watson arrives in Cleveland after Cavs’ late pursuit

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INDEPENDENCE — The Cleveland Cavaliers weren’t one of the first teams interested in acquiring Peyton Watson. However, once they began their pursuit of the restricted free agent, the 23-year-old forward saw how it made sense for both parties. “They weren’t one of the first teams that was speculated to be interested or one of the first teams that kind of came into the fold, but as soon as they were, they were interested,” Watson said during a news conference on Thursday at the Cavaliers training complex. Watson was acquired in a sign-and-trade that was part of a five-team ...

Girard passing on punts amid dominant start to year

High School Sports

On paper, Girard junior Braxton Sloan is considered the team’s first-string punter. Indians coach Pat Pearson describes Sloan as “a really talented all-around athlete, someone who can do it all on the football field.” As a wide receiver, Sloan has pulled in 12 receptions through four games, including five catches for touchdowns. From his defensive backfield position, he has recorded 19 tackles. As for his punting duties, well, fans will have to just take Pearson’s word that Sloan is a viable punter. Through four games, Girard has yet to punt the football. The Indians ...