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“Just a few years ago, the railroad was considering eliminating rail service on this line, so this type of investment not only helps M&M Industries but also helps to ensure continued rail service in the area for current and future businesses,” Matthew Dietrich, executive director of the Ohio Rail Development Commission, said.

The governor will provide the latest updates on the coronavirus crisis at 2 p.m.

Ohioans filed 42,975 initial jobless claims for the week ending Jan. 16, a 15 percent increase over the previous week, the Department of Job and Family Services said.

The new guidelines exclude friends and family of patients with COVID-19. 

Newly inaugurated President Joe Biden called for national unity Wednesday, after he and Vice President Kamala Harris took the oath of office.

The presentation will be available today on Youngstown State Alumni Engagement’s Facebook page.

“Until schools reopen, there is a limit on how many individuals can go back to work,” Michael Jones, an economist at the University of Cincinnati, said. “With schools closed, the natural rate of unemployment is higher.”

Youngstown City Health Commissioner Erin Bishop welcomes Biden's first changes, especially his decision to rejoin the World Health Organization.

Each ticket purchased is also good for a Cavs game later this season.

Health Commissioner Erin Bishop told City Council on Wednesday her department is working as quickly as possible to contact people who registered: “We just ask for people’s patience."