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Controversy and debate arise from Ohio State Rep. Phil Plummer’s push for huge state pension reform
Columbus, Ohio – During a recent Ohio Retirement Study Council (ORSC) meeting, State Representative Phil Plummer presented an ambitious proposal aimed at tackling the continuous governance and financial management problems inside Ohio’s state pension systems. Plummer’s proposal seeks Ohio’s five main state pension systems to be consolidated into a single entity, a move that has sparked a debate among stakeholders and experts.
Have a mustache? Get a free sandwich from Primanti Bros. on Tuesday night. Here’s why.
You can get a free sandwich from Primanti Bros. The Pittsburgh-based restaurant is giving away free sandwiches for dine-in customers starting at 8 p.m. Tuesday to celebrate mustached Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes, who will start the game for the National League. The deal applies to real and fake...
ATF offers $10,000 reward for information in Youngstown gun store robbery
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the National Shooting Sports Foundation, a trade association for the firearms industry, are offering a reward for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the individuals responsible for the July 10 burglary of Tactical Firearms at 2959 Canfield Rd., in Youngstown.
Former Penguin now assistant coach with Puerto Rico Olympic team
Former Youngstown State basketball player Rafael Cruz is heading to the Paris Olympics. The one time Penguin, from 2000-2002 is an assistant coach with the Puerto Rico men's basketball team. While at YSU, Cruz played under John Robic and at one time set a school record by making 41 straight...
Comfortable air on the way starting Thursday
Tuesday will remain hot and humid as high temperatures climb into the upper 80s. A spotty shower or thunderstorm will be possible during the afternoon and early evening, but most will stay dry. A cold front will sink south Wednesday morning and fire up showers and thunderstorms through the middle...
Meet The Team Event Presented by 21 WFMJ TV Set for August 3
Youngstown State football fans can get a great chance to get to know the members of the 2024 YSU Football team at the "Meet the Team" presented by 21 WFMJ TV on Saturday, August 3 at Stambaugh Stadium. The free event is set for 1-2:30 p.m. where fans can get...
Few residents opt out of $600 million class action settlement in East Palestine, Ohio, derailment
Few people ultimately opted out of the $600 million class action settlement Norfolk Southern offered to people affected by last year's disastrous East Palestine train derailment despite the questions residents raised about the deal, lawyers said. The plaintiffs' attorneys said only 22 of the nearly 2,000 households in the small...
Wizardly Weekend Returns to Downtown Kent
Welcome back Main Street Kent’s annual Wizardly Weekend, a two-day feast of activities that has expanded from its original Harry Potter theme to encompass all things magical, with activities for families and kids and “adult only” events as well. The fun starts Friday night with The Run...
Akron-Canton Airport awarded $3.2 million to pave way for expansion
The Akron-Canton Airport is planning to add new ramps and hangar space with a $3.2 million state grant. “The addition of ramp pavement to the West Side General Aviation Area provides much-needed flexibility for our current and future tenants to expand,” said Ren Camacho in the release, president and CEO of the Akron-Canton Airport.
Ravenna alum Ben Ribelin appointed as interim Superintendent
For as long Ravenna graduate Ben Ribelin has worked in the education system, he has served his alma mater with pride. He will carry more responsibility after having been named the interim superintendent by the Board of Education in a special meeting on July 1. “As a former student and...
Local hospital’s 100th anniversary marked by burying of time capsule
The sisters visited the hospital Tuesday to join in on the festivities. It included the unveiling of items, including newspaper articles and other memorabilia found in a 1980s time capsule discovered during St. Joseph Riverside Hospital's demolition in 2022.
Construction begins for new Dave & Buster's at Eastwood Mall
Construction is underway for the new Dave & Buster's entertainment center set to open within the next year at the Eastwood Mall Complex. According to a press release from the Cafaro Company, work is currently being done to remove roofing materials and replace heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) units over the space formally occupied by Dillard's. The space will also receive entirely new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as a new roof.
Local couple invests in Downtown Warren promoting tourism
Keith and Jill Gunther are real estate developers who have flipped many residential properties in the Valley and The Downtown Getaway is their latest project. This newly renovated 2000 square foot flat in the Boyle Building, was built in 1931 by Attorney Boyle for his law offices in Downtown Warren. It was once office space but now offers 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, a fully equipped kitchen, and a recreational space with a pool table.
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