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1. Study: Lake to River Pipeline Could Transform Regional Economy (businessjournaldaily.com) — A new feasibility study from Eastgate and Lake to River says a $1.3 billion natural gas pipeline along Route 11 could reshape the Youngstown-area economy by attracting industry, jobs, and tax base growth. Officials stress it's an early planning step, with public‑private partnerships, manufacturer demand, and future partner interest all determining whether the project moves forward.
2. Mary E. Thomas, Youngstown, Ohio (wkbn.com) — Youngstown is mourning the passing of 77-year-old Mary E. Thomas, a lifelong resident who founded Kids 4 Christ and was known for her love of children and family. Calling hours and her funeral service take place this morning at Phillips Memorial Baptist Church on Victor Avenue, followed by burial at Tod Homestead Cemetery.
3. Ohio town where 49ers owner Jed York was arrested is a hot spot for prostitution stings (sfchronicle.com) — An in-depth look at prostitution stings in East Palestine highlights how a nearby Mahoning Valley task force, which recently arrested Youngstown native and 49ers owner Jed York, has turned the small town into a statewide hot spot for such operations. The piece explores arrest statistics, local frustrations, and broader questions about whether these tactics truly address trafficking or strain struggling communities near Youngstown.
4. New details emerge about 49ers owner Jed York's embarrassing trailer park prostitution arrest (pulptastic.com) — San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York, who grew up in Youngstown, recently resolved charges from a prostitution sting in East Palestine, Ohio, with a plea to reduced misdemeanor counts. Court records detail a brief jail stay, fines, and an online course, while the NFL and team say they're treating the matter as a legal issue under review.
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