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Trump rejects Iran plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the U.S. meets certain conditions. Iran offered this week to reopen the strait and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the U.S. lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ...

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Toys“R”Us Just in time for the holidays,Toys“R”Us is opening a new shop at Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Operated by Go! Retail Group, the new shop offers a smaller, easy-to-shop Toys“R”Us experience, with a curated assortment of popular toys and brands including LEGO, Barbie, Hot Wheels, NERF, PAW Patrol and more. “We are thrilled to bring the excitement of Toys“R”Us to more families this season, creating an easy and fun shopping destination,” said Alex Winkelman, EVP Business Development of Go! Retail Group. “From the hottest toys of ...

Local at a glance: Seeking breast cancer survivors

Seeking breast cancer survivors The Tribune Chronicle plans to honor breast cancer survivors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The idea is to put a human face on this disease, to help those diagnosed by hearing voices of those who have experienced the journey, and to spotlight therapies and support that helped. We also will honor the memories of those who lost their battle. To share your story, or to honor someone and tell how they inspired you during their struggles and triumph with breast cancer, send a brief description to Metro Editor Marly Reichert at ...

Flood damage exceeded $500K from historic rainfall

115 Years Ago, 1911 transcribed as originally published in the Youngstown Vindicator: “Sunday’s flood damage will reach over a half million dollars. Heaviest rainfall in history of the city causes river and creeks to overflow and inundate property....” “The worst flood this city has experienced in many years occurred Sunday afternoon and evening. It was caused by a great downpour of rain, resembling a cloudburst, which raged from 11 o’clock in the morning until 5 o’clock in the evening, causing a property loss which will approximate half a million dollars. The flood drove ...

Tradition marches on in Niles

NILES — It was a homecoming in more ways than one at Bo Rein Stadium on Friday night. It was the annual homecoming football game in which the Red Dragons took on Shaw High School. However, it also was a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Niles McKinley High School marching band ...