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

Latest News 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 ...

Tributes pour in from Bears to Trump after death of Mike Ditka at 86

National News October 10, 2026

Mike Ditka was “Iron Mike” as a player who revolutionized the tight end position and later became the easily recognizable and often imitated fiery, mustached and sweater vest-wearing “Da Coach” of the Chicago Bears during a Super Bowl-winning tenure. Ditka died Friday at 86, his ...

Homeless Valley woman maintains fragile living conditions

Latest News October 10, 2026

It’s safe to say that many people take great care at night to make sure the doors and windows of their home are closed and locked because they don’t know when someone might take advantage of an opportunity to harm them. But for one woman, there are no windows and no doors to lock because she has lived outside in the Youngstown-Warren area for at least several weeks. To not put her life in any more danger than it already is, this newspaper is not saying where she lives or describing her. She is always careful not to give out too much information about herself anyway because ...

Two seek change in leadership of county

Latest News 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 ...

MVSD water rate hikes approved

Latest News October 10, 2026

It has been nearly a month since Mahoning Valley Sanitary District representatives were invited to speak with Niles officials before a city council meeting about a potential rate increase, and judges have issued their opinion. According to a judgment entry electronically filed with the ...

Civil War era comes to life in Trumbull

Local News 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 ...