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Ryan: Shutdown Harms Both Dems, GOP | January 22, 2018

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Democrats might see a “modest” political benefit from the federal government shutdown, but ultimately neither Democrats or Republicans are looking terribly good in the dispute, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said last night. Ryan, D-13 Ohio, appeared on MSNBC’s “Kasie DC” shortly before Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced a vote will be […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Democrats might see a “modest” political benefit from the federal government shutdown, but ultimately neither Democrats or Republicans are looking terribly good in the dispute, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said last night. Ryan, D-13 Ohio, appeared on MSNBC’s “Kasie DC” shortly before Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell...

UPDATE: ICE Gets Notice from Committee on Adi | January 19, 2018

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reviewing notification from the U.S. House of Representatives regarding a request approved last night by the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security for Al Adi. Khaalid Walls, regional director of communications for ICE, said the agency received the request this afternoon for Adi, who was […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reviewing notification from the U.S. House of Representatives regarding a request approved last night by the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security for Al Adi. Khaalid Walls, regional director of communications for ICE, said the agency received the request this...

Adi Could See Release Today, Ryan Says | January 19, 2018

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Amer Adi Othman was “absolutely humbled” upon hearing that action by a subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives should see him released from a Geauga County jail today, his lawyer says. Around 5:30 p.m., the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security voted to request that the Department of Homeland […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Amer Adi Othman was “absolutely humbled” upon hearing that action by a subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives should see him released from a Geauga County jail today, his lawyer says. Around 5:30 p.m., the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security voted to request...

Supporters Turn Out for Downtown Businessman Slated for Deportation | January 17, 2018

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The wife of local businessman Amer Adi Othman – known to the community as Al Adi – says the United States government lured him into their offices in Cleveland on Tuesday just so officials could take him into custody. “The government tricked him,” Fidaa Musleh told reporters and more than 70 supporters […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The wife of local businessman Amer Adi Othman – known to the community as Al Adi – says the United States government lured him into their offices in Cleveland on Tuesday just so officials could take him into custody. “The government tricked him,” Fidaa Musleh told reporters...

Adi’s Attorney Blasts Trump Administration, ICE | January 17, 2018

Al Adi attorney blasts trump administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Businessman Amer Adi Othman is being deported by an administration that trades in humiliation and cruelty, his lawyer said. Othman, known locally as Al Adi, was taken into custody Tuesday morning by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service. Adi, who owns Downtown Circle Convenience and Deli, went to ICE’s office in Brooklyn […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Businessman Amer Adi Othman is being deported by an administration that trades in humiliation and cruelty, his lawyer said. Othman, known locally as Al Adi, was taken into custody Tuesday morning by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service. Adi, who owns Downtown Circle Convenience and Deli, went...

Trump Ohio Campaign Chief to Head SBA Region | January 12, 2018

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The U.S. Small Business Administration has appointed Robert Scott as the regional administrator for SBA’s Great Lakes Region, which covers Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. He joins five other regional administrators announced today by the federal agency. Scott was the state director of the Donald J. Trump for President campaign. […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The U.S. Small Business Administration has appointed Robert Scott as the regional administrator for SBA’s Great Lakes Region, which covers Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. He joins five other regional administrators announced today by the federal agency. Scott was the state director of the Donald...

Roberts Shares Insights on Political Landscape | January 12, 2018

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A wave election benefiting Democrats isn’t a given this year, despite opposition to President Donald Trump and other factors working against Republicans, journalist Cokie Roberts said. Roberts, a political commentator for ABC News and National Public Radio, spoke last night at Stambaugh Auditorium. The lecture was sponsored by NPR affiliate WYSU-FM and […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A wave election benefiting Democrats isn’t a given this year, despite opposition to President Donald Trump and other factors working against Republicans, journalist Cokie Roberts said. Roberts, a political commentator for ABC News and National Public Radio, spoke last night at Stambaugh Auditorium. The lecture was sponsored...

Mahoning Judge Charged with Stealing from Client | January 9, 2018

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Mahoning County judge, Diane Vettori-Caraballo, today was charged in federal court with stealing at least $96,200 from a former client. Vettori-Caraballo, 49, of Youngstown, was charged via criminal information with one count of fraud, one count of structuring cash deposits and one count of making false statements to law enforcement. The […]

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A Mahoning County judge, Diane Vettori-Caraballo, today was charged in federal court with stealing at least $96,200 from a former client. Vettori-Caraballo, 49, of Youngstown, was charged via criminal information with one count of fraud, one count of structuring cash deposits and one count of making false...

Chamber Opposes Bill on Workers’ Vaccinations | January 9, 2018

Fifteen Tracts in Mahoning Valley Approved as 'Opportunity Zones'

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber announced Monday its board of directors voted to oppose Ohio House Bill 193. The legislation, pending in the Ohio House of Representatives’ health committee, would prohibit an employer from taking an adverse employment action against a person who has not been or will not be vaccinated against […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber announced Monday its board of directors voted to oppose Ohio House Bill 193. The legislation, pending in the Ohio House of Representatives’ health committee, would prohibit an employer from taking an adverse employment action against a person who has not been or...

Brown Makes First Two Cabinet Picks | January 3, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Mayor Jamael Tito Brown completed his first official workday at City Hall Tuesday by formally announcing his first two selections for his cabinet. In an email sent shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday, Brown named attorney Jeff Limbian as his law director and Kyle Miasek as interim finance director. Brown selected Limbian – […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Mayor Jamael Tito Brown completed his first official workday at City Hall Tuesday by formally announcing his first two selections for his cabinet. In an email sent shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday, Brown named attorney Jeff Limbian as his law director and Kyle Miasek as interim finance...