Traffic signal projects coming in 2027

March 30, 2026

WARREN — The Trumbull County Engineer’s Office, in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation, proposes replacing or removing the existing traffic signals at 12 intersections along various routes in Howland, Bazetta, Warren, Brookfield and Weathersfield as part of a $1.5 million project to begin in summer 2027 and be completed by fall 2028. Officials said at six of the intersections, the proposed project will replace existing traffic signals with new signals, improve signal phasing and implement other minor improvements. At the remaining six intersections, the ...

Harding launches 2 career prep programs

March 28, 2026

WARREN — Warren G. Harding High School is launching two career initiatives with a student-run culinary bistro and a manufacturing apprenticeship. As the first of its kind in the area, the district said the apprenticeship program creates a direct pipeline for students into high-paying ...

Israel hits Iranian nuke facilities

March 28, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel struck Iran’s nuclear facilities hours after threatening to “escalate and expand” its campaign against Tehran on Friday. Iran vowed to retaliate and struck a base in Saudi Arabia, wounding U.S. service members and damaging planes. A month ...

Warren joins massive No Kings protests nationwide

March 28, 2026

Crowds of people 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, in what organizers expected to be mass demonstrations involving millions of people. In the Mahoning Valley, ...

Former assistant prosecutor gets law license suspension

March 28, 2026

The Ohio Supreme Court suspended the law license of Nick Graham of Poland, a former Warren city assistant prosecutor convicted of conspiracy in an alleged bribery scheme. Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy ordered Graham “suspended from the practice of law for an interim period” and “further ordered that this matter is referred to the disciplinary counsel for investigation and the commencement of disciplinary proceedings.” Graham pleaded guilty Aug. 13 in federal court to conspiracy with charges of wire fraud and extortion dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Graham was ...

Water regionalization talks continue

March 28, 2026

CHAMPION — Water representatives across the Mahoning Valley warned that regionalizing water would come at an extra cost, as local officials discussed the topic Thursday evening. The 12-person Water Advisory Panel had a special hour-long meeting at the Champion Township Administration Building, welcoming Youngstown Water Commissioner Harry Johnson, Warren Director of Utilities Franco Lucarelli and Jason Loree, representing Boardman Township and the ABC Water and Stormwater District. The panel is only able to bring recommendations before the county commissioners for their ...