WARREN, Ohio – Mahoning County commissioners say a planned downtown government center will shape operations for decades as design work moves forward on a project expected to break ground in 2027 and take about 18 months to complete.

Plus, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream reports growth in new markets, franchise agreements and systemwide sales in the first quarter of 2026 as expansion continues across multiple states.

And officials say construction of the Kimberly-Clark facility in Trumbull County is advancing, with leaders citing its potential as a long-term manufacturing hub for the region.

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