Warren renews DORA

March 26, 2026

WARREN — City Council voted 7-3 Wednesday to renew the city’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) for another year, repealing and replacing last year’s ordinance to allow patrons to carry alcoholic beverages in specially approved colored plastic containers while walking between participating downtown businesses during designated times. The DORA, which is authorized by the state in municipalities with populations of more than 35,000, covers a multi-block area in downtown Warren and encompasses at least 12 qualified liquor permit holders. The hours generally run from noon ...

Donation expands Trumbull historical society’s collection

March 26, 2026

WARREN — The Trumbull County Historical Society on Wednesday announced the acquisition of a vast and historically significant archaeological collection decades in the making that permanently preserves the prehistory of the Mahoning Valley. The archive was donated by the late Thomas R. Pigott of Southington, who died of cancer in July. Pigott, a dedicated steward of local history, spent years curating the materials, which he collectively named The Pigott Archives, according to Savannah Moss, collections and research manager for the Trumbull County Historical Society. The ...

Federal Frenzy announces 2026 lineup

March 25, 2026

It took six years, but rapper Armani White finally is playing Youngstown. White, whose song “Billie Eilish” has been streamed nearly a half billion times on Spotify, will be the headliner for this year’s Federal Frenzy, presented by Youngstown State University’s Penguin Productions. White will be one of more than 20 acts performing on two outdoor and three indoor stages on or near West Federal Street on April 18. Carolyn Jesko, assistant director of student activities at YSU, said White was booked to play a Penguin Productions’ event scheduled at Westside Bowl in March 2020. ...

Murder trial reviews suspect’s statements following shooting

March 25, 2026

WARREN — Closing arguments will be given this afternoon in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court in the aggravated murder trial of John Zanolli, 62, of Masury, after testimony ended Tuesday. Zanolli is accused of killing his sister, Janice Zanolli, 65, on Feb. 26, 2025, in the home they ...

Trump says diplomatic efforts with Iran pick up

March 25, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump said for a second day that the U.S. was in talks with Iran to end the war as diplomatic efforts picked up Tuesday and Iran issued a newly defiant statement. Airstrikes battered the Islamic Republic while Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel and sites across the region. Meanwhile, more American troops prepared to head to the Middle East. At least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division will be sent in the coming days, three people with knowledge of the plans told The Associated Press. Thousands of Marines are already ...

Labra Brothers bring new songs for 330 Day Concert

March 24, 2026

The Labra Brothers band is ready to make its “Move.” The Youngstown group will use its slot headlining this year’s The Summit FM’s 330 Day Concert to preview music from its upcoming album. Adrian Labra said the self-titled album is completed, but before it’s available, the band plans to release several singles, starting with “The Move” in April. It was made at Court Street Recording in Canfield. “We've got a nine-song album we're sitting on right now,” Labra said. “We spent most of 2025 working on it … We consider this just an awesome opportunity, anytime ...