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Shadyside council member involved in criminal probe

SHADYSIDE — Shadyside Councilman Sam Carpino is the subject of a criminal investigation stemming from the purchase of a tractor owned by a public board. The investigation stems from an allegedly illegal purchase of a tractor from the former Shadyside Water Board in July 2022. That board ...

Sherrod Brown: Leaving the Senate is not the end

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown made clear during a farewell speech Tuesday that he does not plan to abandon his career-long fight for American workers despite suffering a bitter defeat last month in Ohio, where it’s become nearly impossible for his party to win ...

Flushing residents air concerns on a number of matters

FLUSHING — Concerns about the placement of pre-built buildings, veteran flags and activities at Schuler Park are being discussed in Flushing. During a council meeting held Nov. 14, former mayor and councilman John Jozwiak asked council about a structure recently placed on a property on ...

Brookside to start ’25 with new fiscal officer

BROOKSIDE — A new fiscal officer will be in charge of Brookside’s finances at the beginning of 2025. Jeannette Humpe will serve as the new fiscal officer for the village after Amber Berry attended her last council meeting Tuesday evening. Council members including Roger Stewart, Paula ...

Poll: Economic outlook for 2025 tied to political party allegiance

WASHINGTON (AP) — The unemployment rate is healthy and the stock market is up, but Democrats are feeling more pessimistic about the U.S. economy after Donald Trump’s election victory, according to a new poll. Republicans, meanwhile, are still dour about the current state of the economy ...

Tax credits promoting historic building rehab in Steubenville

STEUBENVILLE — Newly awarded tax credits from the state will promote the rehabilitation of two historic buildings in Steubenville. The Ohio Department of Development announced on Wednesday that the Steubenville U.S. Post Office and Courthouse and Beerbower Building — both on North Fourth ...