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Hubbard prepares legislation for data center moratorium

HUBBARD — Both city and township residents have expressed renewed concerns about a potential data center entering the community throughout the month, and city officials moved forward with action to quell those concerns Monday. Councilwoman Robin Zambrini, D-2nd Ward, requested Law Director ...

Police share more details on Friday shooting

WARREN — The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is continuing to investigate an officer-related shooting, but more details have been made available. According to a news release from the Warren Police Department, officers were called to the 1100 block of South Street SE in reference to someone in a car waving a gun at the caller. The release states officers located the suspect vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop — heading down several streets and coming to a stop at the dead end of Charles Avenue SE. One of the suspect ...

Tressel highlights jobs program during Austintown business visit

AUSTINTOWN — Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel touted WorkOhio, an initiative to connect Ohioans with in-demand jobs, during a visit Monday to an Austintown manufacturing business. “WorkOhio is just one more way to see if we can raise awareness of the opportunities that are out there in the state of ...

‘We gather today to honor you’

HUBBARD — In 1962, President John F. Kennedy created National Police Week to honor peace officers for their dedication and selfless efforts to protect the American people. It also established a date to memorialize the Line Of Duty Death of our country. On Saturday, the Hubbard Police ...

Hundreds show up to Bike Belmont

YOUNGSTOWN — Tina White was grateful her daughter was able to partake in a lengthy riding adventure — and take a strong feeling of inclusion along for the journey. “Ainsley’s Angels promotes inclusion,” White, a regional ambassador with Ainsley’s Angels of America, said. White ...

Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant on Sunday in what authorities called an “unprovoked terrorist attack.” No one was blamed, but it highlighted the risk of renewed war as the United States and Iran signaled they were ready to fight again. There were no reported injuries or radiological release. The UAE, which has hosted air defenses and personnel from Israel, recently accused Iran of launching drone and missile attacks. Tensions have risen over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy ...