WARREN — A 1953 Packard Caribbean Sports Convertible is the latest addition to the National Packard Museum’s permanent collection. The vehicle was delivered Tuesday from North Carolina, and was donated by Robert Ryan. It’s an important car in telling the history of Packard’s final ...
WEATHERSFIELD — Township fire Chief Tom Lambert confirmed one person and his pet died in a Friday morning fire at a mobile home park. Lambert said the first call for the fire came in as an explosion at Deforest Road, and both Howland and Weathersfield were dispatched because the road is shared, with Howland firefighters reporting it was in Weathersfield once they arrived. Lambert said both Howland and Weathersfield firefighters made an initial attack on the fire, finding the resident immediately in the back part of the structure. Lambert said the man was taken to St. Joseph ...
A specialty glass company headquartered in a former Warren bowling alley is building on its international presence. A combination of factors — a one-of-a-kind industrial glass coating, additional equipment and a new building — are spotlighting the efforts of MacPherson Industries Inc. and MacPherson Engineering. On Monday, the Ohio Department of Development state announced the release of $250,000 as part of the agency’s Regional 166 Direct Loan Program. The low-interest loan effort targets development, job creation and job retention by giving businesses with limited access to ...
Home shoppers holding out for relief from rising mortgage rates may be in for a long wait. The weekly average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate home loan has been rising for months and this week climbed to just below 7% — its highest level in over 19 months. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose to 6.95% from 6.76% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average rate was 6.26%. This is the fourth week in a row that mortgage rates have moved higher. The average rate hasn’t reached this level since Jan. 30, 2025. Borrowing costs on 15-year ...
NEWTON FALLS — After a lengthy and, at times, argumentative, discussion between a member of village council and the president of the Newton Falls Kiwanis Club about when to have trick or treat and the Kiwanis’ annual cake walk, a decision was made by both council and the club to have both events on Halloween. Adam Zimmermann, president of the Newton Falls Kiwanis Club and a former council member, said at Wednesday’s council meeting the cake walk, which will mark its 100th year, is designed for the benefit of the children. While it is on Halloween this year, that may not always be ...
VERNON — Badger’s earned a strong reputation in the Northeastern Athletic Conference. The Braves have been one of the top dogs in the league for years now. And that just means they’re getting everyone’s best shot. On Thursday, Lordstown’s shot was good enough, and the Red Devils ...
