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‘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 ...

ODOT official explains Howland Corners project

HOWLAND — Yet another round of road work has started in the township, but the changes it brings to the traffic patterns will only last for a few months, according to Ray Marsch, public information officer for the Ohio Department of Transportation District 4. He said they’re closing some ...

WARREN — The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation was called out to an officer-involved shooting in the city Friday afternoon. The shooting, which happened in a dead-end corner of Charles Avenue SE, left that portion of the road blocked off with crime scene tape. Warren Police Capt. Robert Massucci said no officers were injured and two people were transported to the hospital, but he refused to answer any more questions. Jacob Conde, whose residence borders the crime scene and had tape wrapped around one of his trees, said he was still waking up and sitting on his couch when he ...

Passport encourages exploration of history in Trumbull

Folks don’t need a passport to get around in Trumbull County, but they might win a prize if they have one. “This Is Trumbull: A Local History Adventure” is a passport program created by the Trumbull County Tourism Bureau and local historical societies. Savannah Moss, collections manager at the Trumbull County Historical Society, said it’s something they’ve talked about for a while, but they didn’t want there to be financial obstacles that would keep people from participating. Also, some of the local historic venues have limited hours, which also would impede ...