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9/11 memorial events

Community News September 8, 2026

The following events are planned to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks in Washington, D.C., New York City and Shanksville, Pa.: Friday • AUSTINTOWN — The Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial Park,1055 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, hosted by the Austintown Beautification Committee. There will be speakers and musical performances. • HOWLAND — 8:30 a.m. memorial ceremony at Richard Orwig Park off East Market Street. • VIENNA — A memorial ceremony will take place 8:46 to 10 a.m. ...

Firefighters sought for award

Local News September 8, 2026

The Tribune Chronicle is seeking nominations for its annual Trumbull County Firefighter of the Year competition. Nominees will be evaluated on dedication, productivity, loyalty and professionalism. They must serve with a fire department in Trumbull County, be at least 18 and hold any rank below chief. Fire department personnel can nominate a fellow firefighter, but nominations also can be submitted by the public. Nominators should include a written statement explaining why the individual meets the criteria for the award, and the nominations should include no more than five pages of ...

Canfield Fair gallops to its conclusion with horse show

Local News September 8, 2026

CANFIELD — It seemed that no matter where Jayleigh Gillespie went, blue either followed or surrounded her — blue skies, a blue pair of pants and an even deeper blue top. And you might wish to add a blue ribbon. “She is fantastic and her instinct is fantastic,” Jenna Asebedo of ...

The Bayeux Tapestry is a hot ticket at the British Museum

International News September 8, 2026

LONDON (AP) — After a wait of almost 1,000 years and a journey of hundreds of miles, the Bayeux Tapestry's big moment is here. The embroidered panorama depicting the last successful invasion of England goes on public display at the British Museum this week, back on British soil for the first time since the 11th century. Tickets are sold out for months, and the museum expects 1 million visitors to see the tapestry before the exhibition ends in July 2027. Schoolchildren across the U.K. will get special history lessons on it. King Charles III and French President Emmanuel Macron have ...

A photo 57 years in the making

Police blotters: Champion and Warren

Police Blotters September 7, 2026

Champion Police activity reported July 16-31: July 31, 9:26 p.m. — Traffic complaint reported in the 6800 block of Mahoning Avenue. 7:07 p.m. — ATV/dirt bike reported in the 600 block of Champion Street. 5:07 p.m. — Officers were given assistance in the 4300 block of Mahoning Avenue, 11:08 a.m. — Crash with no injury reported in the 4500 block of Mahoning Avenue. 3:13 a.m.— Electrocution reported in the 200 block of Magnolia Avenue. 2 a.m. — Crash with no injury reported on state Route 82. July 30, 10:30 p.m. — Noise complaint reported in the 4500 block of Anderson ...