Breaking News

Warren JFK holds on, earns long-awaited win vs. United

WARREN — United struck first, but Kennedy had the last laugh as Trumbull County’s Eagles took down the Golden Eagles 3-2 on Thursday. Team records are uncertain, but Thursday’s victory marked Kennedy’s first win over United in more than 20 years. JFK hopes it’s a statement victory ...

Change comes for change orders

WARREN — An effort is being made by the Trumbull County Commissioners to encourage department heads to send change orders on projects to the commissioners for review before allowing work to be done. Because of this directive, Sanitary Engineer Gary Newbrough on Wednesday warned the commissioners that he would be bringing resolutions next week for three sanitation department projects that will cost the county more than the amount that was originally contracted. The additional work on one of the three projects has already been done. The projected cost of the additional work on the ...

Mollenkopf Stadium ‘better than ever’ after renovations

WARREN — Built in 1934, Mollenkopf Stadium is the second-oldest high school football stadium in Trumbull County. The Warren landmark hosted its first football game one year after Niles cut the ribbon on what is now Bo Rein Stadium. Yet while the home of the Warren G. Harding Raiders is old in years, it has evolved into one of the most modern, up-to-date high school football facilities in Ohio. “Simply put, this is one of the top high school complexes in the state,” said Warren City Schools athletic director Tim Porter. “Naturally, you have Massillon, and you have (Canton) ...

Event highlights progress in Niles

NILES — Community stakeholders gathered at the Eastwood Mall on Thursday evening to celebrate the city’s commercial growth while spotlighting new workforce and financial literacy initiatives aimed at preparing the next generation. Business leaders, educators, elected officials and ...

Ursuline wins again, hands Farrell first loss

FARRELL, Pa. — Offense, defense and special teams each had their share of plays Thursday for the Ursuline football team. The Fighting Irish got contributions in all three phases to beat Farrell 24-13 at Pegues Sports Complex in Farrell. With the win, the Irish have won their last three ...

Guardians beat Red Sox, clinch spot in playoffs

BOSTON — Angel Martinez homered and Joey Cantillo threw five one-hit innings in a bulk relief role as the Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff spot for the third straight year with a 1-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night. Cleveland is guaranteed at least an American League ...