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Man dies in early morning crash on I-80

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AUSTINTOWN — The Canfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at approximately 03:07 a.m. Thursday, according to an OHP press release. At approximately 03:07 a.m., a 2026 Freightliner Cascadia semi, driven by Justin Hinds, 55, of Conyers, Georgia, was traveling westbound on Interstate 80 near mile post 222. At that time a 2010 Ford Crown Victoria, driven by Theodore Sisak, 35, of Erie, Pennsylvania, quickly approached the semi from the rear. Sisak’s vehicle struck the trailer causing fatal injuries to himself, according ...

Summit seeks answers to Valley’s housing shortage

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NILES — The Mahoning Valley Housing Summit was hosted on Wednesday at the Eastwood Event Centre by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber to bring together professionals, developers and community leaders in the housing industry. The main focus of the summit was to brainstorm possible ...

SEEING EYE: Howl-o-Ween set Sunday at Mosquito Lake

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HOWLOWEEN FOR DOG: The annual Howl-o-Ween will take place noon Sunday at Mosquito Lake State Park in Bazetta, near the beach area. The event will welcome people to bring their dogs and cats decorated for Halloween. There will be a costume contest, vendors, activities and food. CHURCH RELOCATES: After 11 years, Freeway Gospel Empowerment Center International is relocating from 403 Atlantic Street NW, Warren, to 1951 Parkman Road, Warren. The relocation celebration Saturday will commence with a parking lot praise party beginning at 5 p.m., followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:30 ...

Metroparks plan funding for 2027

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HOWLAND — Members of the Trumbull County Metroparks board plan to attend a meeting of the Trumbull County Commissioners to express their need for additional money next year for operation of the parks. Board President Randy Fabrizio said he and board member Robert Ward will speak to the commissioners. ‘We need to let them know our concerns and what we need for the parks. We should at least make an attempt,’’ Fabrizio said. He said he knows all county departments will be submitting their budget needs for next year. Ward said it is important to be proactive and address ...

Man killed in I-80 crash in Austintown

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Staff report AUSTINTOWN — The Canfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash at approximately 03:07 a.m. Thursday, according to an OHP press release. At approximately 03:07 a.m., a 2026 Freightliner Cascadia semi, driven by Justin Hinds, 55, of Conyers, Georgia, was traveling westbound on Interstate 80 near mile post 222. At that time a 2010 Ford Crown Victoria, driven by Theodore Sisak, 35, of Erie, Pennsylvania, quickly approached the semi from the rear. Sisak’s vehicle struck the trailer causing fatal injuries to ...

US unemployment claims dip to 197,000, lowest since mid-July

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security. The Labor Department said Thursday that initial jobless claims ticked down to 197,000 from a revised 198,000 the week before. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, dropped by 2,500 to 200,000. Claims for jobless benefits are a proxy for layoffs, and economists watch them because they can be a sign of where the job market is headed. So far this year, ...