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Rory McIlroy shares Masters lead after best start in 15 years

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy began his title defense in the Masters with a tee shot that rolled next to a spectator's seat. Another one was in the trees. His tee shot on the seventh hole went into the 17th fairway. The prevailing thought was not concern, not the slightest bit of panic. He's ...

Blue Jackets blanked by Sabres, 5-0

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rookie Colten Ellis stopped 37 shots for his first NHL career shutout, and the Buffalo Sabres beat Columbus 5-0 to dent the Blue Jackets' playoff chances on Thursday night. Josh Doan broke the game open with two third-period goals, while Peyton Krebs, Jack Quinn and Rasmus ...

Health official queries status of 911 move

WARREN — The Trumbull Health Department is seeking a response from the County Commissioners on whether they will agree to its proposal for a 50-year lease of the second floor of its Cortland headquarters for the new Trumbull 911 Center. Frank Migliozzi, health commissioner of the Trumbull County Combined Health District, noted his board needed to know whether the county is seriously considering its proposal for the lease of its building, 194 W. Main St., Cortland, so they will know whether to look at other possible tenants. “I would say our proposal is very fair to both sides,” ...

Israeli strikes threaten ceasefire

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appeared to hang by a thread Wednesday after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The White House demanded that the channel be reopened and sought to keep peace talks on track. The U.S. and Iran both claimed victory after reaching the agreement, and world leaders expressed relief, even as more drones and missiles hit Iran and Gulf Arab countries. At the same time, Israel intensified its attacks on the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, hitting commercial and ...

Warren participates in status hearing for convenience store’s liquor license

WARREN — City officials testified Wednesday before the Ohio Division of Liquor Control in a virtual hearing over the city’s objection to renewing a liquor permit for a convenience store that had been shuttered after a fatal shooting in its parking lot. City Law Director Enzo Cantalamessa told council members during the regular meeting that Safety Service Director Eddie Colbert, Police Chief Eric Merkel and Lt. Trevor Sumption provided testimony on behalf of the city. The session addressed the 2025/2026 renewal application for the D-5/D-6 permit held by the business at 1409 Elm ...

2 vie for probate court judgeship

EDITOR’S NOTE: An incomplete version of this story was published on Tuesday, April 7. WARREN — Trumbull County voters face a choice between two Republicans for their next probate court judge: one with three decades of judicial experience, the other an appellate veteran who has spent a career navigating the state’s higher courts. Thomas A. Campbell, judge of the Central District Court in Cortland, is running against Shelley Pratt, a Trumbull County Common Pleas Court magistrate serving under Sarah Kovoor. Probate Court Judge James A. Fredericka, a Democrat, is unable to run for ...