Retired Hubbard librarian award in the books

April 13, 2026

HUBBARD — A retired children’s librarian was one of 10 nationwide recipients of the “I Love My Librarian Award” from the American Library Association. Mary Anne Russo, retired Hubbard Public Library Children’s Librarian, was nominated by community members for her expertise, dedication and profound impact on the people in her community, according to a news release from the ALA. Russo recently retired from library service after 42 years and transformed the Children’s Room at Hubbard Public Library from a dark basement into a vibrant, welcoming space that inspires learning ...

Peace talks on Iran war fail; Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz

April 12, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday the U.S. Navy will “immediately” begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement. Iran has demanded the right to collect tolls from vessels traveling ...

Crowded field for 14th District of Congress

April 11, 2026

Congressman Dave Joyce, a Republican seeking his eighth term in the U.S. House, faces Niki Frenchko, a former Trumbull County commissioner, in the GOP primary with three Democrats running for that party’s nomination in the 14th District. Joyce, of Bainbridge, said he’s effective without ...

Truce on shaky ground as sides ready for talks

April 11, 2026

ISLAMABAD (AP) — With the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, U.S. Vice President JD Vance headed Friday to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials, as Israel and Hezbollah militants traded fire and Tehran maintained its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz. Many issues could ...

Artemis II astronauts return from moon with a splashdown to close out a record-breaking lunar voyage

April 10, 2026

HOUSTON — Artemis II's astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity's first lunar voyage in more than a half-century. It was a triumphant homecoming for the crew of four whose record-breaking lunar flyby revealed not only ...

Vance gives warning to Iran as he departs for Pakistan

April 11, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Friday warned Iran not to “play” the U.S. as he headed overseas for negotiations aimed at ending the war. President Donald Trump has tasked the member of his inner circle who has seemed to be the most reluctant defender of the 6-week-old ...