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Suspect arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington

WASHINGTON — A person has been arrested in connection with vandalism at The World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced Friday. Pirro announced on X that her office was filing two felony charges against Melissa L. Farris. Pirro said the felony charges are "Depredation Against Property of the United States and Destruction of Veterans' Memorials." The offenses carry penalties of up to 10 years in prison. On Thursday, the words "Clean hands dirty $" were found painted on the monument and bubbles ...

Zach Werenski’s Blue Jackets future depends on playoff push

COLUMBUS — Zach Werenski would like to remain with the Columbus Blue Jackets long term, even though there are two seasons left on his current contract. The reigning Norris Trophy winner as the NHL’s best defenseman reiterated on Thursday that the Blue Jackets must become a contender if he ...

Steelers, Elandon Roberts reunite with 1-year deal

PITTSBURGH — Elandon Roberts is back in Pittsburgh. The Steelers signed the veteran linebacker to a one-year deal on Thursday, reuniting him with the club he spent two seasons with in 2023 and 2024. The 32-year-old Roberts had been a free agent after playing for the Las Vegas Raiders last ...

High school scoreboard – Aug. 13, 2026

BOYS GOLF Columbiana 146, Beaver Local 147 COLUMBIANA (146): Luke Struharik 34, David Masters 36, Trenton Hall 38, Kick Klindworth 38. BEAVER LOCAL (147): Eli Stewart 30, Britton Hickman 36, Brady McNear 39, Andre Wiegand 42. Howland 157, Austintown Fitch 164, Boardman 173 HOWLAND (157): Easton Yeager 38, Brayden Kovarik 38, Nick Clay 40, Justin Keating 41. FITCH (164): Logan Polish 39, Braeden Sallee 40, Joey Wollet 40, Jobe Cooper 45. BOARDMAN (173): Milo Wright 38, Chase Zelesnak 42, Sam Hugenberg 46, Andy Marks 47, Brayden McCallum 47. Poland 154, Canfield ...

Man falls off e-bike, fatally struck by 2 vehicles

WARREN TOWNSHIP — William Blair, 49, of Leavittsburg, was pronounced dead at the scene of a Tuesday night accident on Tod Avenue (state Route 45) near 8th Street. Blair lost control of the electric bike he was riding and fell off the bike around 9:10 p.m, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported in a news release from the Southington post. A 2021 Ford F-150 operated by Benjamin Woodyard, 45, of Warren, was traveling north on Tod Avenue when it struck Blair, the release states. Woodyard heavily applied the brakes and was struck from behind by a 2015 Dodge Charger operated by David ...

Weathersfield waterline project gets federal grant

WARREN — A $700,000 Small Underserved Disadvantaged Community grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may allow the owners of 43 properties in Weathersfield to receive new waterlines at little to no cost. The estimated $1.2 million Stillwagon Water Improvement project — expected to begin installation later this year and completed in early 2027 — is being financed with a $500,000 American Rescue Plan grant and now its local share may be paid for through the federal grant, according to Gary Newbrough, director of the Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer ...