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It’s finally fall on the farm

Community News September 24, 2026

It’s fall! I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited to write that line. I love fall. The weather cools down, the leaves begin to change, food becomes cozy, and I can finally wear my extensive wardrobe of hoodies and jeans. Harvest is right around the corner, school has begun, and football season is in full swing. Life might be perfect! My favorite fruit, apples, have also hit the markets fresh off the trees, and all things apple and pumpkin flavored are filling the shelves. I won’t lie: I’m more of an apple cider than a pumpkin spice fan. But pumpkin spice is growing on me, ...

Sen. Sanders unveils bill to ban artificial superintelligence

National News September 24, 2026

Washington (AP) — Two leading progressive lawmakers, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar, are unveiling legislation Wednesday that would ban artificial superintelligence and create a federal agency to oversee advanced AI as some of the industry’s own leaders urge Congress to impose guardrails on the advancing technology. The bill, provided first to The Associated Press, would also pause advanced AI development until guidelines are implemented while creating the Department of Artificial Intelligence. Multiple employees at leading AI companies are endorsing the bill. “It ...

Improvements planned for Salt Springs Road

Local News September 24, 2026

LORDSTOWN — Village council has approved proceeding with improvement work next year on Salt Springs Road. Council approved having the village cooperate with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the resurfacing of a section of Salt Springs Road that will include asphalt concrete resurfacing, pavement planing, partial depth pavement repair, curb ramps, sidewalks and pavement markings. Officials said Ohio Public Works Commission funds of $268,241 will be used to cover project costs, with the village contributing $38,862 of the $307,103 total. Also, Village Engineer Chris ...

Man sentenced in dog attack

Local News September 24, 2026

WARREN — William A. Naylor, 41, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of dangerous or vicious dogs Wednesday in Warren Municipal Court and was sentenced to 150 days in the Trumbull County jail. The charge was filed after Naylor’s dog attacked an 8-year-old neighbor who came to ...

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More tech and hand-breaded chicken coming to McDonald’s as part of $8.5B modernization push

Business September 24, 2026

McDonald’s said Wednesday it will spend $8.5 billion over the next decade to modernize its restaurants globally. Fast-food traffic in many markets, including the U.S., is flat, so for McDonald’s to continue to grow it has to grab share from competitors and improve restaurant productivity, McDonald’s Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski said at a meeting with investors at the company’s Chicago headquarters. McDonald’s wants to automate more tasks, like inventory and scheduling, and improve kitchen operations. “The winners will be the companies that create more demand and ...