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Pirates RHP Jared Jones to make first start since 2024

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones will make his first MLB appearance since 2024 when he starts against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. Jones missed all of last season after injuring his elbow during spring training. He underwent internal brace surgery on May ...

Carnival fosters fun

WARREN — Showing appreciation for foster parents turned out to be fun for the whole family during a carnival Tuesday at the Trumbull County Children Services Warren location. “We let (the foster parents) pick the fun. We have had sit down dinners and other events, but for the last three ...

Trumbull chiefs criticize 911 operations

WARREN — More than two dozen police and fire chiefs informed the Trumbull County Commissioners Wednesday about what they are calling a “crisis of confidence” over the county’s 911 operations. The law enforcement and fire officials were brought together to provide them a chance to express their frustrations about the 911 Center’s leadership, its interactions with the various departments and the costs they are paying for service. There are three pillars of systemic failure at 911, which includes its financial integrity, operational competence and accountability, according to ...

Acton vows to work with both Dems, GOP

BOARDMAN — Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for governor, said she can work with those in both political parties but would not hesitate to veto legislation if needed. During a Wednesday campaign stop at the Structural Iron Workers Local 207’s apprenticeship building, Acton said, “I ...

Bazetta rejects Elm Road zone change request

BAZETTA — Township trustees on Tuesday unanimously denied a request to rezone a 3.81-acre residential parcel along Elm Road for commercial use. Before the vote, trustees heard nearly an hour of testimony from residents dominated by concerns over traffic, drainage and preserving neighborhood character. The request to change the parcel from residential R-1 to commercial C-3 was denied following a public hearing at the township administration building. Matthew Bellin, on behalf of Equity Trust Company, requested the zone change. He said the parcel had become an “isolated ...

Howland roars for Class of 2026

Correspondent photo / John Patrick Gatta Senior Howland High School choir members perform the Howland alma mater during the graduation ceremony Tuesday evening at Tiger Stadium. Diplomas were given to 179 students, with 18 students being in the “Top 10” and an additional 25 graduating ...