Girard waits for scoop on explosion

May 12, 2026

GIRARD — As city officials wait to hear from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio about an investigation of a house explosion April 30 at 1018 N. State St., a ban on fiber optic companies digging in the city remains in effect. The site on North State Street is vacant with hay and grass seed where the two-story home once stood. The home has been demolished and the ground leveled. Safety Service Director Glenn Holmes said at Monday’s council meeting the suspension of any further digging by the parties involved will remain in effect until city officials can examine the findings ...

The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US

May 12, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran delivered higher gasoline prices and more pain for Americans. The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday, up from a 3.3% ...

The Latest: Hegseth defends $1.5 trillion budget request before Congress as cost of Iran war climbs

May 12, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told House lawmakers Tuesday that the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite recent exchanges of fire as he faces another round of bipartisan questioning over the costs and endgame of the war. He's now testifying before the Senate. Hegseth has so far ...

Cancer battle marches on

May 11, 2026

WARREN — It might have been scaled back from a 24-hour event but the deep commitment to the cause remains just as strong. Taking place Friday evening, Relay For Life brought cancer survivors and their supporters from Trumbull and Mahoning counties to St. Demetrios Community Center. The ...

DeWine appoints Andy WIlson as Ohio attorney general

May 11, 2026

COLUMBUS —— Gov. Mike DeWine said today he will appoint Andy Wilson, director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, as the state’s next attorney general, to replace Dave Yost, who is resigning, effective June 7. DeWine, a Republican, said that Wilson will serve the final seven months of Yost’s unexpired term. DeWine said: “When I looked at going forward for the next seven months, I wanted someone who has high energy, someone who has real experience in the criminal justice area so Andy Wilson is clearly, in my mind, the right person although we had other very good people to ...

Leaders look at 911 center locations

May 11, 2026

CHAMPION — The Trumbull County Commissioners have been looking at different locations for a 911 dispatching center, including a former Howland school, former Rite Aid building in Champion, the former county health department building in Warren and current health department in Cortland. Champion Township Trustee Chairman Doug Emerine said he and other officials looked at a former Rite Aid building off state Route 45 as a possible 911 center location. He said commissioners looked over the building, but are looking at other locations as well. Commissioner Rick Hernandez said ...