Editor’s note: This is part of a weekly series marking the 120th anniversary of Niles native William McKinley’s U.S. presidency. With all of the patriotic feelings leading up to the war with Spain, there was no group the media or Americans loved more than the First United States Volunteer ...

NILES — The Niles Board of Education took the final step Thursday in getting a levy on the ballot in November. The board approved a resolution to submit to the Trumbull County Board of Elections the question of a substitute tax levy. Treasurer Lori Hudzik said property owners currently on ...

Police activity reported June 25-July 11 July 11, 8:35 p.m. — Animal complaint reported at 353 Sheridan Ave. 7 p.m. — Dylan Hanger, 27, 613 John St., was arrested on a charge of domestic violence after being accused of assaulting his girlfriend at same address. 5:25 p.m.— Hit skip ...

NILES — Richie Palacios legged out a soft grounder to Williamsport shortstop Jonathan Guzman. The Mahoning Valley second baseman was too quick for Guzman to recover and throw to first base. Ric Flair’s trademark “woooo” pops over the speakers at Eastwood Field. Mitch Reeves follows ...

Police activity reported June 1-27: June 27, 4:21 a.m. — Hit-skip accident reported on Ohio Avenue at Seventh Street. Police said the driver appeared to be intoxicated. June 26, 5:12 a.m. — Man driving a truck in the 900 block of Ohio Avenue reported he was being followed by a car whose ...

NILES — Ten people want to be mayor of Niles, a number that includes half of city council, the safety director and five other residents with occupations ranging from painter to church music director and everything in between. City Council President and interim Mayor Barry Steffey, who ...