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Ford recalls more than half a million Broncos due to engine fire risk

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Broncos because a wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit and increase the risk of fire. Ford said Thursday that 565,691 Ford Broncos and Bronco Raptors, model years 2021-2026, are included in the recall. The automaker estimates that around 1% of those vehicles have the wiring harness defect. Ford said it is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to the issue. The problem is caused by insufficient protection on the wiring harness, which can lead to exposed wires and short ...

Canfield man indicted in crash that killed state trooper

CANFIELD — Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson came Friday to the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Canfield Post to announce that Ryan Rach, 36, of Canfield, has been indicted on a charge of third-degree felony aggravated vehicular homicide with a specification of a peace officer victim in the ...

Man acquitted of felonious assault in 2021 now facing new charges

Staff report WARREN — A city man acquitted of attempted murder and felonious assault charges in June of 2021 was among 29 people indicted Thursday by a Trumbull County grand jury. Daron Warfield Jr., 37, Austin Avenue SW, Warren, is facing three counts of strangulation, and one count each of felony domestic violence and felony menacing by stalking, and misdemeanor criminal damaging/endangering and telecommunications harassment. Although a jury acquitted Warfield of the two charges in 2021, he was still sentenced to four years in prison for a probation violation stemming from a ...

WARREN — The Trumbull County Planning Commission has been featured in the June edition of Business in Focus, an international business publication. Nick Coggins, director of economic development for the planning commission, said the multi-page feature, titled “Steel Roots, New Horizons,” showcases the county’s economic transformation, industrial heritage and continued commitment to business growth and community development. Coggins said the article highlights the collaborative work of the planning commission and its many partners to attract investment, strengthen ...

Center creates pathways for student collaboration, industry experience

A new initiative at Youngstown State University is bringing together students, faculty and industry partners to tackle real-world challenges while giving participants valuable hands-on experience outside the classroom. The Youngstown Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center was created to connect students from a variety of disciplines with opportunities in applied research, product development and manufacturing projects. Led by Bharat Yelamanchi, assistant professor and program coordinator of industrial and systems engineering at YSU, the center is designed to foster ...

Trumbull County officials warn of potential measles exposure

Because Ashtabula County residents with measles were at a July 18 horse sale auction in Bloomfield, the Trumbull County Combined Health District is warning of a potential exposure to what it calls “a highly contagious respiratory virus.” The Ashtabula County Health Department confirmed two measles cases in the county. Ashtabula County had an outbreak last year of measles with 10 unvaccinated people contracting the disease. The two Ashtabula County residents who have measles were at the Bloomfield Horse Sale Auction, 2211 Kinsman Road N.W., on July 18. Most people have immunity to ...