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SBA offering up to $10 million for restaurants struggling amid COVID-19

SBA offering up to $10 million for restaurants struggling amid COVID-19

“These businesses are the beating heart of communities across our state, but unfortunately the pandemic put their survival in jeopardy," said U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan.
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AP FACT CHECK | Joe Biden skews record on migrants; Tim Scott on COVID-19

AP FACT CHECK | Joe Biden skews record on migrants; Tim Scott on COVID-19

Here’s a look at some of the claims made by President Joe Biden and Republican Sen. Tim Scott on Wednesday.
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Southern Park Mall extending hours starting Saturday

Southern Park Mall extending hours starting Saturday

Starting May 1, the mall will be open on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Your Morning Matters: Calling all lab rats!

Your Morning Matters: Calling all lab rats!

Reporter Jess Hardin takes a closer look at trends in the Valley — and what she found is not exactly uplifting.
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Is chlorophyll water actually good for you — or safe? TikTok trend has experts talking

Is chlorophyll water actually good for you — or safe? TikTok trend has experts talking

TikTok users claim the supplement is a cure-all for health issues such as acne, bloated bellies and body odor.
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Pfizer, Moderna vaccines cut COVID hospitalizations by 94% in older adults, CDC finds

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines cut COVID hospitalizations by 94% in older adults, CDC finds

The vaccines also reduced the likelihood of COVID-19 hospitalization in partially vaccinated adults 65 and older.
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More people are ready to dine out — but restaurants are struggling to find workers

More people are ready to dine out — but restaurants are struggling to find workers

The COVID-19 pandemic created a shortage of restaurant workers.
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BUSINESS UPDATES | Farmers National announces 2021 Q1 financial results

BUSINESS UPDATES | Farmers National announces 2021 Q1 financial results

Also among today's business updates: The Griffith Agency; Youngstown Business Incubator; and Freshmade 3D.
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VACCINE HESITANCY | The Valley's rollout mirrors the state. That's not good news

VACCINE HESITANCY | The Valley's rollout mirrors the state. That's not good news

For the past two weeks, only about 10 people have called the Columbiana County Health District to schedule appointments for a COVID-19 vaccine as all three Valley counties lag behind the statewide vaccination rate. 
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Ohio Dems see promise in Biden plan, GOP decries tax hikes

Ohio Dems see promise in Biden plan, GOP decries tax hikes

Several state and congressional leaders responded to President Joe Biden's Wednesday night address to a joint session of Congress.
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