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Warren leaders push back on plan to close St. Joseph's labor and delivery unit

If you're expecting in or near Warren, this one's for you. Mercy Health plans to close the labor and delivery unit at St. Joseph Warren Hospital, Warren's only hospital. Mercy says it's centralizing deliveries at St.

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More than 50people at the rally against the closure

Elected officials, health care providers and others turned out for the Saturday afternoon rally.

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RoadsMahoning County could get about one-third of its usual road salt this winterIf you drive Mahoning or Trumbull county roads this winter, expect a thinner salt supply. Morton Salt's Fairport Harbor mine has been closed about three weeks after water got in. Mahoning County Engineer Pat Ginnetti said Thursday that Morton has about 50,000 tons on the ground to split among communities in six counties.Today’s editionRead SchoolsCanfield's school board makes no decision after its levy fails but warns of changes in 2027-28Canfield's school board made no decisions Wednesday night about what comes next, eight days after voters turned down a 5.9-mill levy. Board members floated trying again, reconfiguring the four buildings and looking at open enrollment.Thursday’s editionRead Food AssistanceSecond Harvest expects a 12-year high in demand for food help before ThanksgivingIf you're planning to donate this season, Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley says it expects a 12-year high in demand before Thanksgiving. Demand in September was up 5% from a year earlier, and this month and next are "the two busiest months of the year," Executive Director Renee Fuller said.Thursday’s editionRead WarrenWarren council votes 8-1 to ask Mercy Health to keep St. Joseph's labor and delivery unit openWarren City Council voted 8-1 Tuesday to ask Mercy Health to reverse or postpone its plan to close the labor and delivery department at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. Council also wants executives to meet with county officials, clinicians, emergency responders and residents to explain the decision.Wednesday’s editionRead YSU FootballYoungstown State carries a six-game winning streak into Saturday's finale against Illinois StateYoungstown State is on a six-game winning streak, its longest since 2016. The Penguins host Illinois State (7-3) in the regular-season finale Saturday. A win would make seven straight, the most since 1994, and end the regular season 9-2, assuring a playoff spot and a possible first-round bye.Wednesday’s editionRead High School SportsWest Branch girls soccer plays for a spot in the state final tonightIf you're free tonight, West Branch (22-0) plays top-ranked Cincinnati Mariemont in a Div. IV state semifinal at Heath High School. First kick is at 7 p.m. The Warriors beat Warren JFK, 1-0, in Saturday's regional final on a first-half goal by senior Cambrie Nezbeth. It earned the school's first state tournament berth, and the Warriors are the first Mahoning County girls team to reach the final four.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • Warren homesWarren's Board of Control on Thursday approved $950,000 for the Trumbull County Land Bank to build five single-family homes, or $190,000 each.

    Warren's Board of Control on Thursday approved $950,000 for the Trumbull County Land Bank to build five single-family homes, or $190,000 each. The money is HUD funding the city obtained, and the homes go on two lots on Atlantic St. NE and three on Bonnie Brae. WFMJ reports each will have about 1,400 square feet, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Business Journal Daily, Tribune Chronicle, WFMJ

  • Road grantsTrumbull County Engineer David DeChristofaro asked commissioners Thursday for $1 million from the county's general fund to match state and federal road grants.

    Trumbull County Engineer David DeChristofaro asked commissioners Thursday for $1 million from the county's general fund to match state and federal road grants. His office has grants for more than $16.5 million in projects, but the county must provide nearly $4.2 million in matching funds.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Tribune Chronicle

  • SteubenvilleSteubenville Mayor Ralph Petrella gave his first State of the City address Wednesday at Youngstown State University-Steubenville, and about 85 residents attended.

    Steubenville Mayor Ralph Petrella gave his first State of the City address Wednesday at Youngstown State University-Steubenville, and about 85 residents attended. He said new businesses are opening and the city is investing in its parks. WTOV reports he vowed to tackle the mall closure.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Herald Star, WTOV

  • PlayoffsUnited and South Range, both 10-1, meet in a Division VI regional semifinal at South Range at 7 p.m.

    United and South Range, both 10-1, meet in a Division VI regional semifinal at South Range at 7 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students, and gates open at 5:30 p.m.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Salem News

  • YSU hoopsThe YSU men's basketball team (1-2) hosts Marshall in its home opener Saturday at 6 p.m.

    The YSU men's basketball team (1-2) hosts Marshall in its home opener Saturday at 6 p.m. The Penguins are looking to snap a two-game slide.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WFMJ

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Daily Youngstownto me · Fri., Nov. 136:00 a.m.

Warren's St. Joe's labor unit could close Dec. 7

Plus, Mahoning County could get just 2,500 tons of road salt this winter.

The TLDR

  1. Mercy Health plans to close St. Joe's labor unit in Warren
  2. Mahoning County could get just 2,500 tons of road salt
  3. Warren approves $950,000 for five new homes
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