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Trump signs bill ending record shutdown

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump swiftly signed bipartisan legislation Thursday to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, shortly after the package won final approval in the House, ending the longest agency shutdown in history. The quick action after weeks of political blame brought an abrupt end to the months-long standoff that began after Trump’s deadly immigration crackdown in Minneapolis launched a reckoning on Capitol Hill over the funding for the president’s agenda. DHS has been without routine funds since ...

Paul Skenes earns another loss vs. Cardinals as Pirates get swept

PITTSBURGH — The almost maniacal preparation Paul Skenes pours into every start is already the stuff of legend, just two years into his career. Still, even the Pittsburgh Pirates ace knows no matter how his pregame routine goes, he’s never really sure what kind of stuff he’s going to ...

Capsules – May 1, 2026

Youngstown Phantoms, Zoldan family partners in Kentucky Derby contender Phantom Fireworks and the Zoldan family, prominent figures in the Youngstown community, are making headlines as part of the ownership group behind The Puma, a contender in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby, one of the most prestigious events in thoroughbred horse racing, will take place this Saturday, with The Puma currently listed at 10-1 odds. The Zoldan Family have partnered with four other entities in the ownership of The Puma. The horse will start from the 9th post position in the ...

High school sports roundup – April 30, 2026

BASEBALL South Range 4, Boardman 3 — Julian Tranovich had two hits and an RBI to lead South Range. Dominic Papuga added a hit and an RBI for the Raiders. Boardman was led by Tyler Kirlik, who had a pair of hits and an RBI and Vince Butto and Jonathan Grope with two hits each. Crestview 5, Maplewood 0 — G. Snyder drove in a pair of runs for Crestview. M. Cibula and K. Booth had a hit and an RBI each for the Rebels. Tyson Webster singled and doubled for Maplewood. Canfield 6, Struthers 2 — Ryan Weibling had two hits and an RBI, as Canfield used a three run sixth inning to ...

Howland conducts hearing on zoning change

HOWLAND — The future of a bustling area of the township looks promising, and proposed zoning changes could rethink its arrangement. Officials met an hour before Wednesday’s special meeting for a hearing on proposed amendments to the township’s zoning map and text. The amendment, if passed, would change an area west of Niles-Cortland Road SE and south of state Route 82 from Corridor Review District-2 and Commercial to a Mixed-Use District, according to a legal notice published in the paper April 17. Additional amendments to the zoning text would include development standards ...

Judge, jury: No evidence of a suicide pact in Masury murder

WARREN — Trumbull County Common Pleas Court Judge Sean O’Brien sentenced John Zanolli, 62, of Masury, to life in prison without the possibility of parole Wednesday after a jury found Zanolli guilty of aggravated murder and abuse of a corpse. With its verdict, the jury found that John ...