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Ohio AG wants to criminalize misuse of Flock cameras

While calling Flock Safety automatic license plate reader cameras effective when used properly, Attorney General Andy Wilson said the state Legislature should criminalize their misuse. In a Wednesday statement, Wilson, a Republican, said: “Misuse of Flock is rare and breaches should result in serious consequences. To that end, the Ohio General Assembly should criminalize the misuse of Flock just as it currently criminalizes the misuse of other law enforcement technology.” Wilson said: “Unauthorized use of the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway, for example, is a fifth-degree felony ...

Making the grade: County schools meet state standards

A new academic year is in full swing, and districts across the Mahoning Valley are learning what leaps — or steps back — they took over the past year, as Ohio hands out its report cards. Released Tuesday morning, these assessments offer insight into how schools in the Valley are faring ...

Commission expected to vote on annexation

WARREN – Trumbull County Commissioners are expected to vote today on an annexation petition of 61.65 acres of land in Howland and Weathersfield townships to Niles that is owned by JRD Holdings Inc. that is expected to be used for a housing development. Jason Altobelli, a managing partner of JRD Holdings, noted getting the petition passed is one step needed to be able to do any future development on the land. “We are here to give the commissioners the annexation petition that has been agreed upon by the various townships and cities,” Altobelli said after the completion of the ...

Company officials address proposed data center for McDonald

McDONALD — Officials with Oppidan said a proposed data center possibly to be located at the former McDonald Steel property will mean 250 full-time jobs and $7.3 million in property taxes for the village, but residents are concerned with emissions, noise and environmental issues if such a facility is built. While a handful of people held “No Data Center” signs outside the McDonald High School gymnasium, more than 190 gathered inside to hear from Oppidan officials. Drew Johnson, senior vice president of development for Oppidan, of Minnesota, which also builds senior housing, said ...

EPA removes rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas and announced it is taking a separate but related step to prevent future administrations from regulating climate pollution from power plants. The rule change, first proposed last year, represents a fundamental shift from efforts by Democratic Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama to address climate change and regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that trap the sun’s ...

Number of Trumbull suicides rose in August

WARREN — The Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board and partner agencies are addressing what they say is a concerning increase in suicide deaths in Trumbull County and is reminding residents that help and support are available. According to Trumbull County Coroner’s Office data, there have been 26 suicide deaths reported this year compared with 12 deaths during the same period in 2025. Of the 26 deaths, 11 occurred in August. Trumbull County Coroner Dr. Lawrence D’Amico said the increase reinforces the importance of suicide prevention, early intervention and access to ...