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Community News September 19, 2026

• TRUMBULL COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER Governing Board will meet at 9 a.m. Monday at the center’s meeting room. • LORDSTOWN VILLAGE COUNCIL will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the municipal building. • CHAMPION BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the PK-8 cafetorium. • HUBBARD CITY COUNCIL will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the municipal building. • CORTLAND CITY COUNCIL will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the municipal building. • BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the township hall. • VIENNA TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 6:30 ...

Liberty updates zoning terms

Local News September 19, 2026

LIBERTY — Liberty’s zoning commission is making headway with changes to its code, and entrepreneurs or residents looking to establish a convenience store or gas station in the community will be able to do so again. Trustees at this week’s meeting approved a resolution making gas stations and convenience stores a conditional use in the township’s zoning code, as part of its commercial zoning section, and set the criteria for their specific conditional uses. The criteria states the business must have frontage on an arterial street or collector street and the minimum lot size ...

Fed hike means more expensive borrowing, but savers may rejoice

National News September 19, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve just raised the cost of money — bad news for borrowers, good news for savers. The Fed increased its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point, the first rate hike since the summer of 2023. The hike will likely make it even costlier to borrow for homes, autos and other purchases. But if you’ve been socking money away, you’ll probably earn a bit more interest on your savings. The increase boosts the Fed’s target rate to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%. WHY IS THE FED RAISING RATES? The short answer: inflation. Inflation has ...

Newspaper seeks nominations for Twenty Under 20 award

Local News September 19, 2026

WARREN — The Tribune Chronicle is seeking nominations for its 14th annual Twenty Under 20 program. The newspaper will recognize 20 high-achieving individuals younger than 20 for their leadership skills through volunteerism, extracurricular activities and academic achievements. Nominees need to be a resident of Trumbull County, at least a freshman in high school and no older than 19 as of Dec. 1. Nomination forms can be acquired at local high school guidance offices or by contacting community events coordinator Sue Shafer at sshafer@tribtoday.com or 330-841-1696. Along with the ...

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Range Rover has unmatched value

Business September 19, 2026

Even with one of its base models, the P400 Range Rover is elegant inside and out with sculptured lines making it instantly identifiable. The United Kingdom is proud of its set of wheels, tuned electronic air suspension and off-road capabilities. Range Rover is no cheap date. Trim levels ...