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‘Trap Door’ opens new opportunities for The Vindys

Jackie Popovec can’t wait to open the “Trap Door.” “Trap Door” is the new album by The Vindys, a record that’s been at least two years in the making and comes nearly five years after the group’s last studio album, 2021’s “Bugs.” It will debut on streaming services on ...

Girard explains trash bill changes

GIRARD — Residents in the city have been receiving information about changes with the trash collection billing beginning with the first invoice in May. Safety Service Director Mark Ragozine said at a recent council meeting a letter was sent to residents about changes to the city’s trash collection. Ragozine said residents have always been billed for trash services, with the fees collected through a series of property tax levies. He said there were five active levies collecting property taxes to cover the cost of trash collection services. Officials said in 2023, the former city ...

‘Silent Sky’ illuminates female astronomers

Traci Manning makes her living sharing true stories from the past as director of education with the Mahoning Valley Historical Society. She’ll share some history in a different venue by directing Lauren Gunderson’s “Silent Sky,” which opens Friday at Hopewell Theatre in Youngstown for ...

Gulf allies privately persuade Trump to keep fighting Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — Gulf allies of the United States, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are urging President Donald Trump to continue prosecuting the war against Iran, arguing that Tehran hasn’t been weakened enough by the monthlong U.S.-led bombing campaign, according to ...

Planting pinwheels

WARREN — Trumbull County Children Services will host its annual Pinwheels for Prevention ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Warren G. Harding High School Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Over the weekend, the Touch of Class Horse Club placed pinwheels in front of the Harding ...

‘No Kings’ rallies draw thousands

Massive crowds protested Saturday against the war in Iran and President Donald Trump's actions in “No Kings” rallies across the U.S. and in Europe. Minnesota took center stage, with thousands of people standing shoulder-to-shoulder to celebrate resistance to Trump's immigration ...