Riders put mettle to the pedal to honor military

Aug 04, 10 Riders put mettle to the pedal to honor military

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The Sea to Shining Sea Bike Ride will make stops in eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania next week, bringing a local hero with it.

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Youngstown police investigate theft of grates downtown

Police are investigating the theft of 30 steel grates covering sewage catch basins that have been stolen from city streets between June 19 and 23.

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With more use, WRTA faces cost hazards

The Western Reserve Transit Authority’s September expansion to a countywide service plan is paying off in ridership increases. But the expansion brings concerns, said WRTA President Michael Bosela. The new service means increased costs amid fluctuating sales-tax revenue.

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Is WRTA off track?

WRTA was one of the Valley’s first agencies last year to secure federal stimulus money — $3.5 million. Despite a crumbling central terminal, WRTA officials instead decided to expand administration offices on Mahoning Avenue for a price of $1.2 million.

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New study unveils worst intersections in Valley

DANGER ZONE: Joey Dixon of Austintown stands alongside his brother’s Suzuki motorcycle at one of the most-dangerous intersections in Mahoning County — Mahoning Avenue and state Route 46 in Austintown. Dixon’s own motorcycle was totaled when he was in an accident at the intersection this past summer. He escaped without serious...

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