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Holy Convocation set this week at Church of God in Christ

Local News July 27, 2026

WARREN — The Ohio Central East Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ will have its 2026 Holy Convocation today through Saturday under the leadership of Bishop David L. Herron Sr., Prelate. Event organizers said the annual free gathering is expected to attract worshippers, clergy and guests from across Ohio and Pennsylvania — creating a significant economic impact for the Warren area while offering a week of worship, biblical teaching, fellowship and spiritual renewal. The Church of God in Christ is one of the largest Pentecostal organizations in the world, ...

Cleveland-Cliffs sees improvement despite second-quarter losses

Business July 25, 2026

Staff report Flat-rolled steel producer Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., which operates a coke facility in Warren, reported a net loss of $134 million and adjusted net loss of $115 million for the second quarter, which ended June 30. In a news release, the company reported revenues of $5.2 billion, a $300 million increase from the prior quarter “The second quarter marked another step in returning to the earnings power this company is capable of and has demonstrated in the past,” said Lourenco Goncalves, Cliffs’ chairman and CEO. The CEO said that despite extended maintenance outages ...

Paramount delays closing Warner buyout

National News July 25, 2026

NEW YORK — Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have agreed to delay closing their $81 billion merger well into next year, a stunning move that arrives as a judge continues to consider a challenge from 12 states seeking to block the deal altogether. Paramount said in a filing Friday that ...

On the record: Lakeview

Local News July 25, 2026

Lakeview WHAT: Board of Education July meeting PRESENT: Angela Campana, Mark Harper, Jennifer Nicholas, Taylor Pease and Danielle Scherer Scott. The board: • Accepted the resignations of school secretary Rachael Derr, effective July 1, and bus driver Bob Czako, effective Aug. 1. • Hired Jeffrey Solarz and Joseph Gillespie as bus drivers. Solarz will be paid the starting rate of $19.42 per hour; Gillespie, who was hired at step 3 on the contract schedule, will be paid $21.45 per hour. • Approved an athletic training services agreement with Peak Performance for the 2026-27 ...

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Ford recalls more than half a million Broncos due to engine fire risk

Business July 25, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Broncos because a wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit and increase the risk of fire. Ford said Thursday that 565,691 Ford Broncos and Bronco Raptors, model years 2021-2026, are included in the recall. The automaker estimates that around 1% of those vehicles have the wiring harness defect. Ford said it is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to the issue. The problem is caused by insufficient protection on the wiring harness, which can lead to exposed wires and short ...