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Johnson named to Republican National Committee

The Ohio Republican Party State Central Committee elected Columbiana County GOP Chairman Dave Johnson as the state’s Republican National Committee male member. Johnson replaces Jim Dicke, who held the position since 2015 and said in February he was leaving the post. Johnson said: “It’s an honor to be chosen by my fellow committee members to represent Ohio on the national stage. I want to thank Jim Dicke for his years of service and I’m ready to get to work enduring Ohio continues to have a strong voice within the Republican National committee.” Johnson of Salem is the ...

Casting call

MECCCA — All around the pond, young anglers repeated a familiar rhythm: bait the hook, maybe with a worm, maybe a minnow, maybe a grub. Lean the pole back and snap it forward — just so — releasing the casting button at the top of the arc. Watch the bobber sail out into the pond and ...

Suspect held in Warren’s fourth homicide of 2026

WARREN –– City police have arrested a suspect in the stabbing death of a man Sunday night, Warren's fourth homicide of 2026. Police responded to a domestic violence call in the 2200 block of South Feederle Drive SE about 9:30 p.m. Once on the scene, officers located one victim ...

‘A Handshake for the Century’

HOWLAND — A simple handshake changed the course of baseball when George “Shotgun” Shuba of Youngstown extended his hand to his Montreal Royals teammate Jackie Robinson after Robinson hit a home run. It was the first interracial handshake in a professional sports league. Greg Gulas, ...

Big & Rich, Bret Michaels to headline 2026 Canfield Fair grandstand acts

Big & Rich and Bret Michaels will be the headliners for the major grandstand concerts at this year’s Canfield Fair. Big & Rich will be joined by Diamond Rio for a Sept. 6 concert, and Michaels will close the festival on Labor Day, Sept. 7, with Donnie Iris & the Cruisers as his opening ...

Volunteers show up for Earth Day cleanup

WARREN — Approximately 125 volunteers spread out across the city Saturday to pick up litter, remove debris and beautify neighborhoods as part of The Greatest American Cleanup, a nationwide effort tied to Earth Day and the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary. The event was organized by ...