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Business September 26, 2026

Toys“R”Us Just in time for the holidays,Toys“R”Us is opening a new shop at Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Operated by Go! Retail Group, the new shop offers a smaller, easy-to-shop Toys“R”Us experience, with a curated assortment of popular toys and brands including LEGO, Barbie, Hot Wheels, NERF, PAW Patrol and more. “We are thrilled to bring the excitement of Toys“R”Us to more families this season, creating an easy and fun shopping destination,” said Alex Winkelman, EVP Business Development of Go! Retail Group. “From the hottest toys of ...

Local at a glance: Seeking breast cancer survivors

Local News September 26, 2026

Seeking breast cancer survivors The Tribune Chronicle plans to honor breast cancer survivors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The idea is to put a human face on this disease, to help those diagnosed by hearing voices of those who have experienced the journey, and to spotlight therapies and support that helped. We also will honor the memories of those who lost their battle. To share your story, or to honor someone and tell how they inspired you during their struggles and triumph with breast cancer, send a brief description to Metro Editor Marly Reichert at ...

Flood damage exceeded $500K from historic rainfall

Local News September 26, 2026

115 Years Ago, 1911 transcribed as originally published in the Youngstown Vindicator: “Sunday’s flood damage will reach over a half million dollars. Heaviest rainfall in history of the city causes river and creeks to overflow and inundate property....” “The worst flood this city has experienced in many years occurred Sunday afternoon and evening. It was caused by a great downpour of rain, resembling a cloudburst, which raged from 11 o’clock in the morning until 5 o’clock in the evening, causing a property loss which will approximate half a million dollars. The flood drove ...

Tradition marches on in Niles

Mortgage rates climb for 5th straight week

National News September 26, 2026

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week above 7% for the first time since January 2025, the latest affordability setback for prospective homebuyers following a five-week run of rate increases. The weekly average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate home loan rose to 7.03% from 6.95% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average rate was 6.30%. The average rate is now the highest it’s been since Jan. 16, 2025, when it was at 7.04%. “Beyond the immediate financial constraints, the 7% threshold is a foreboding psychological barrier,” said ...

Second Bookstore Crawl happens in October

Business September 26, 2026

The 2026 Fall Bookstore Crawl will take place 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 3. Scheduled participants are Bob’s Bookstore, 657 E. State St., Salem; Paperback Shack, 6058 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles; POP! Art Books Culture, 6949 Market St., Boardman; Once Upon a Bookstore, 351 Youngstown Kingsville Road, Vienna; The Book Nook, 222 E. Market St., Warren; and The Literary Escape, 436 W. Carolina Ave., Chester, W.Va. Participants will receive a stamp card at any of the participating bookstores and use that card to collect stamps from the other participating bookstores. After visiting the ...