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Warren trustees sues recovery house operators

The Warren Township trustees have filed legal action against the owner of a recovery house at 4015 Leavitt Drive, saying it violates the single-family residential zoning for the neighborhood.

German beer house, restaurant to open downtown Youngstown

Christian Rinehart plans to transform an unoccupied building that was a German restaurant nearly 100 years ago into the Rhine Haus Bier Hall at 40 N. Phelps St., next door to Suzie’s Dogs and Drafts, which he also owns.

Artisan cuisine in New Castle restaurant is worth tasting

Palate, nestled in the corner of the unassuming Westgate Plaza, opened in May 2017 by the restaurant’s co-owner and chef, Sam Michael. Michael, a native of Philadelphia, worked in his parents’ bakery and pizza shop as a young man.

Mayor: Niles close to getting out from under fiscal emergency

The issue is approval of a request for proposals from independent firms to develop a complete inventory of all city capital assets.

Man may regret wisecracks to cops

Martin D. Halstead, 26, of South Park Drive in Brookfield was charged with a stop-sign violation and driving under suspension early Tuesday, but he could be looking at felonies if substances he’s accused of throwing from his car test positive for drugs.

Warren man grateful officers found him replacement for stolen wheelchair

Frank Drummond, 79, has been having a lot of medical problems recently and experienced another setback Tuesday morning when he discovered his wheelchair had been stolen from his yard.

Rinaldi’s Bakery fills pastry void in Girard

Customers can choose from pastries, cookies, doughnuts and pecan rolls at the bakery, which opened last month. Some days, pepperoni rolls and pizza are also available.