Warren captain talks fire safety at library

October 13, 2026

WARREN — October is National Fire Prevention Month, and Warren Fire Captain Jim Gillen gave a fire safety presentation Saturday at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. Gillen began his talk by displaying a fire extinguisher and discussing where to place it in your home for easy access. “The most important thing is to know where the fire extinguisher is and be able to get to it,” Gillen said and then he elaborated that he has four of them in his house. Although he hopes to avoid a fire emergency if possible, Gillen is very proud of the Warren Fire Department’s response ...

Changes announced for Trump rally in Youngstown

October 11, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — The Republican National Committee has announced changes to President Donald J. Trump’s rally Monday at the Covelli Centre in downtown Youngstown. Most of the events have been delayed by one hour. Doors to the arena will now open at 3:30 p.m. The program is scheduled to ...

Civil War era comes to life in Trumbull

October 10, 2026

BLOOMFIELD — The grounds of Center Brook Manor have been transformed into a living history of the Civil War as the public has the opportunity to see what life was like during that time period. The two-day Civil War living history event kicked off Friday and will continue from 10 a.m. to 5 ...

Williams, Ramírez lead Guardians over White Sox 2-0 to cap comeback in 5-game ALDS

October 10, 2026

CLEVELAND — Gavin Williams and José Ramírez delivered when the Cleveland Guardians needed them the most. Williams had 12 of a record 21 strikeouts by Cleveland pitchers, Ramírez hit a two-run, go-ahead home run on a pitch just above home plate in the fourth inning and the Guardians beat ...

Youngstown-area driver killed in three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon

October 10, 2026

HUBBARD TOWNSHIP — Gregory Connors, 43, of Youngstown, was killed in a three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Interstate 80 eastbound that involved two other vehicles that were stopped on the highway because of traffic. The Ohio State Highway Patrol issued a press release Saturday morning stating that the crash occurred at 4:55 p.m. in Hubbard Township. The release states that Connors was in the left lane, failed to slow down, and “clipped the right rear portion” of a 2011 Subaru Legacy operated by Nicholas Shields, 23, of Elyria, then continued into the right lane and struck ...

Two seek change in leadership of county

October 10, 2026

WARREN — The campaign to replace outgoing Trumbull County Commissioner Denny Malloy is pitting political newcomer Kristen F. Rock against former Bazetta police Chief and current township Trustee Michael J. Hovis. Both candidates have been crisscrossing the county working to convince Trumbull voters they are the best person to help lead the county into the future working beside Commissioners Rick Hernandez and Tony Bernard. Hovis, 58, and Rock, 52, for most of 2026 have been attending the commissioners’ meetings observing how the county operates. In separate endorsement ...