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Annexation sparks process to build 100 houses in Niles

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WARREN — Trumbull County Commissioners on Wednesday approved an annexation that will place 61.65 acres of land in Niles, as well as Howland and Weathersfield townships, all into the city limits. JRD Holdings Inc., which owns the property at the intersection of Niles-Vienna and Stillwagon roads, is planning to build approximately 100 market-rate homes on the land. The three communities previously agreed to the annexation to move the proposed project forward, but need commissioners’ approval to make it official. Niles will be able to provide the development water, sewer and ...

Federal Reserve hikes key rate

National News

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly high inflation, and the central bank signaled another rate hike could occur later this year. The quarter-point increase lifts the Fed’s key rate to about 3.9% and, over time, could result in higher borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards. In a set of quarterly projections, the Fed also signaled its rate-setting committee could raise it a second time to 4.1%. The move comes as Americans are already struggling with high ...

On the record: Niles

Local News

WHAT: Park board meeting Sept. 8 PRESENT: Harry Salapata and Heidi Barker ABSENT: Jaclyn Gerberry The board: • Approved a contract with Terreri Construction for a fence and concrete project at Wilder Field at $208,600. • Heard from Park Director Mark Pallante that new turf was installed inside the wellness center at $171,345. The center was closed for two weeks this summer to accommodate the work. • Will rebid for the multipurpose recreation play area planned for the northeastern corner of Waddell Park. Pallante said bids were high and the project may be scaled ...

Preparing for emergencies saves time and money

Community News

Hello, Trumbull County! There never seems to be enough time or money to prepare for everything on a farm or homestead. Equipment repairs, property improvements, emergency veterinary bills, and countless other expenses all compete for financial priority. It is easy to become consumed by immediate needs and lose sight of important issues that may not seem urgent today. Emergency preparedness is one of those areas that often gets overlooked. Taking the time and investing a little money in emergency planning can save you significant expenses in the future and may even save a life. Most ...

Campaign promotes youth driver safety

Local News

With school back in session, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to prioritize safe driving habits and encouraging families to talk to their young drivers about how to be responsible when behind the wheel. “Learning to drive is an exciting time in a teen’s life. But with it comes added responsibility,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. “In Ohio, we are committed to making driver training accessible to all new drivers because safe roads depend on drivers who stay focused and make smart choices behind the wheel.” In Ohio, drivers ages 15 to 24 were involved in 158,287 ...

Aviation Education Center to break ground Friday

Business

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Aviation Education Center, a celebration of the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport improvement and community development initiatives, will take place at 2:30 p.m. Friday. The Aviation Education Center will serve as a hub for hands-on learning, workforce development, career exploration and industry engagement, according to a news release from the Western Reserve Port Authority, which oversees airport operations. Once completed, the $5.5 million facility will provide students and community members with access to innovative educational programming, ...