US service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been rescued

April 5, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, according to two U.S. officials who spoke early Sunday on condition of anonymity ahead of an official announcement. It comes after a frantic search-and-rescue operation. The crew member has been missing since Friday, when Iran downed a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle. A second crew member was rescued earlier. The war began with joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Feb. 28 and has killed thousands, shaken global markets, cut off key shipping routes and spiked fuel prices. Both sides have ...

Warren aims to boost school attendance

April 4, 2026

WARREN – Sydney Johnson noticed a particular student had been missing from school: First one day, then two, then three. The student’s absence raised Johnson’s concerns, especially after realizing the girl’s siblings also had been absent. Not finding any explanation, such as ...

Danny Lee Hill case leads Yost’s annual report

April 4, 2026

WARREN — “This book (annual report) exists because monsters exist. Unfortunately, Ohio is protecting them.” These jarring words were penned by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost as he began his Capital Crimes Executive Summary that was released on Wednesday. Yost, who for a brief while in 2025 ran as a Republican “tough on crime” candidate for governor, has long advocated for an effective death penalty in Ohio. Yost campaigned that an effective enforcement of Ohio’s death penalty is needed, including the resuming of executions in the state. Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis ...

Low turnout expected for May primary

April 4, 2026

Even with a number of contested local primary races, election officials in Mahoning and Trumbull counties expect low turnout. Tom McCabe, Mahoning County Board of Elections director, said he predicts turnout for the May 5 primary in his county to be between 23% and 25%. Stephanie Penrose, ...

Bazetta trustee seeks to unseat first-term county commissioner

April 4, 2026

WARREN — Incumbent Trumbull County Commissioner Denny Malloy is competing with Bazetta trustee Michael J. Hovis to win the Republican nomination for the one commissioner seat available in the May 5 primary election. Hovis, 57, said there needs to be a new mindset in the way the county ...

Girard holds off Mineral Ridge, 8-7

April 3, 2026

WEATHERSFIELD — Neither team left the field at Joe Lane Stadium depressed on Thursday. Girard was happy it won, and Mineral Ridge almost pulled off an unlikely comeback. The Indians had an eight-run lead midway through the game, but the Rams had the potential tying and winning runs on base ...