Trump suggests massive attack if Iran follows through on threat to kill him

July 11, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is suggesting he has left standing orders for the U.S. military to destroy Iran “at levels they've never seen before ” if Tehran follows through on its long-standing threats to kill him. But the U.S. government has no way to create an automatic, preauthorized “dead man’s switch” that would prompt immediate retaliation. Instead, if Trump were killed, the transfer of power to his successor is governed by the 25th Amendment and the Presidential Succession Act of 1947. Vice President JD Vance instantaneously would become commander in ...

Valley couple celebrates 75th anniversary

July 11, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — When John Anderson and Marion Owens met on the campus of Ohio University in the late 1940s, they did not realize that on July 12, 2026, they would celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. A party honored them Friday at the Inn at Christine Valley, where they now live. They ...

Miner referred to state commission

July 11, 2026

WARREN — The Trumbull County Board of Elections voted to refer a case of potential election fraud and perjury by Jason Miner, who used the address of a house destroyed in a fire on his nominating petition for Republican central committee member, to the state’s Election Integrity ...

Canfield pulls away from Poland to win Little League 9U district title

July 10, 2026

BOARDMAN — The game was tied, but the Canfield 9U baseball team broke out for 11 runs to carry the team to a 14-3 win in the District 2 championship over Poland on Thursday at Fields of Dreams in Boardman. After Poland fought back to tie the game, Canfield didn’t waste any time regaining ...

Champion residents take a swing at golf carts

July 10, 2026

CHAMPION — The Champion Township Trustees said they will check with legal counsel on whether the township would be face liability if someone on a golf cart is injured if the township were to allow them on the roads. Golf carts are not permitted on township roads, per a 2025 vote by trustees. Residents said they have seen children younger than 10 driving golf carts on roads. Resident Michael Schwab said they should be allowed for those age 16 and older on roads posted at 35 miles per hour or less. Police Chief Larry Skaggs said there is concern someone driving a golf cart will get ...

Merkel resigns as Warren police chief

July 10, 2026

WARREN — Chief Eric J. Merkel has resigned as the leader of the Warren Police Department, effective Aug. 24, 2026. Merkel submitted his resignation letter to Mayor Doug Franklin and Safety Service Director Eddie Colbert on Thursday. Colbert, in a letter to Merkel also dated Thursday, accepted his resignation. Merkel's letter, Colbert's response and a press release from the office of the mayor were released by the city just after 11 a.m. today. A press conference with Franklin was scheduled at noon. Merkel indicated that his resignation was effective Aug. 24, but his letter to ...