Bishop Bonnar concurs with pope’s encyclical

May 26, 2026

Bishop David J. Bonnar, bishop of Youngstown, has released the following statement in response to the release of Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence: “With great joy and gratitude, I welcome Pope Leo’s newly released Encyclical on the ethical challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The document, titled ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ (Magnificent Humanity) centers on the protection of the human person in the age of artificial intelligence. “The reality of artificial intelligence is one that needs moral guidance to protect the dignity of the human person ...

‘Today we remember …’

May 25, 2026

CORTLAND — The memories of those men and women who gave their lives serving the country were remembered Sunday as the Cortland community came together for an early Memorial Day service. Because of heavy rain Sunday afternoon, the service was moved inside to the Cortland Christian Church. ...

Area man’s patriotism helps beautify village

May 25, 2026

McDONALD — Village resident John Muckridge said he has always wanted to support the community and local students and now he has found a way to do both. This spring, Muckridge raised funds for scholarships for graduating McDonald High School students by having people purchase a flag to be ...

Trump says not to rush as details of a potential Iran deal begin to emerge

May 25, 2026

CAIRO — The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, regional officials told The Associated Press on Sunday, though U.S. President Donald Trump said he told representatives “not to rush into a deal.” Trump said negotiations were “proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner,” and the relationship with Iran was becoming “much more professional and productive.” He pushed back against criticism by some fellow Republicans seeking a tougher ...

U.S., Iran near deal to open strait, end war

May 24, 2026

CAIRO (AP) — The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, regional officials told The Associated Press on Sunday. They said details and timelines would be worked out later. Iran has not publicly committed to giving up its uranium, a key demand of U.S. President Donald Trump, who on Saturday said a deal had been “largely negotiated,” after calls with Israel and other regional allies. The sides have previously seemed close to a deal in recent weeks only to ...

Maplewood seniors learn about raising livestock

May 23, 2026

MECCA — Maplewood High School seniors learned what is involved in raising chickens, pigs, cattle and other animals as part of a new livestock science class. Many students in the school district have farms where they already have various livestock to raise. Sarah Holbrook, science ...