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Ramaswamy, Acton take stances on data centers

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With data centers popping up in Ohio and creating controversy, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton, who are running for governor, are taking positions on them. Ramaswamy said Thursday that he has three nonnegotiable requirements for data centers — they must ensure that Ohio families who live near them receive free electricity by providing power or compensation that directly lowers residential electric bills, they must pay their full property taxes, and they must comply with strict air and water quality standards while prioritizing brownfield and industrial ...

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Police activity reported July 15-25: July 25 arrests — Jeffery T. Eggert, 59, was arrested in the 500 block of Douglas Street NE on charges of domestic violence and strangulation; Shania L. Allman, 25, was arrested in the 700 block of Austin Avenue SW on a charge of domestic violence; Corey A. Heinselman, 41, was arrested in the 400 block of South Street SW on warrants. July 25, times unavailable — Thefts reported in the 200 block of Country Club Drive SE, the 700 block of West Market Street, the 900 block of Niles Cortland Road, the 1900 block of Larchmont Avenue NE and the 300 ...

Learning Italian culture at the festival

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Staff photo / Bob Coupland Ben Lariccia, an author, historian and Youngstown native currently living in Philadelphia, left, shows local historical items to Madyson King of Warren at the Italian cultural display tent at the opening night of the Italian American Heritage Festival at Courthouse ...

Rubber ducks splashdown in Chicago

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CHICAGO (AP) — A deluge of 90,000 rubber ducks poured out of a truck and into the Chicago River on Thursday, then bobbed along a stretch of the skyscraper-lined river in the annual Chicago Ducky Derby that raises thousands of dollars for charity. The truck dumped the ducks from one side of a half-raised bridge. After forming a yellow pool in the river, the ducks floated for around 15 minutes before a winner and runner-up were plucked from the water. The annual event, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois, draws thousands of participants. At an accompanying festival, ...

Judge denies defense motions in postal worker killing

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With the federal murder trial of Kaprise and Thomas Sledge now 10 days away in the March 2, 2024, shooting death of U.S. Postal Service carrier Jonte Davis, 33, in Warren, U.S. District Court Judge Donald C. Nugent has denied several defense motions. The rulings were filed Wednesday after a motion hearing took place in federal court in Cleveland. Also at the hearing, both defendants were arraigned on a superseding indictment that modified the weapons charge both men face. Both men entered not guilty pleas. Their trial is set for Aug. 17. The weapons charge — now called using, ...

Crusin with the Vikings show set

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CRUSIN WITH THE VIKINGS: The annual Crusin with the Vikings car, truck and bike show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot at Bascom Elementary School, 1001 N, Leavitt Road, Leavittsburg. Admission is $1 donation with those age 12 and under free. Registration for vehicles is $10. The event will include a community parade, food vendors, 50-50 raffle, music and Chinese auction. SOURDOUGH 101: The Center, 114 W. Marshall Road, McDonald, will have Sourdough 101: Everything You Need to Start Baking at Home. The hands-on workship for beginners will be from 9 a.m. to 1 ...