WARREN — Mayor Doug Franklin delivered an optimistic State of the City address Tuesday at the “Good Morning, Warren!” event at the new Warren G. Harding High School Wellness Center.

Addressing a crowd of community leaders and residents, Franklin highlighted Warren’s economic resurgence and the collaborative partnerships driving its transformation.

“This morning, as I update everyone on our city projects, it’s clear that our greatest successes stem from collaborative partnerships,” Franklin said, pointing to a series of developments reshaping the city’s future.

A key focus was the $4.3 million Appalachian Community Grant, announced last year by Gov. Mike DeWine, to fund the Warren Waterway Trail, which will link the downtown peninsula to Perkins Park with a walkway and pedestrian bridge.

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