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Newton Falls Police issue missing-person alert for boy, 16

NEWTON FALLS — The Newton Falls Police Department has issued a missing-person alert for Matthew J. Bunea, 16, who was last seen on Warren Road near Grant Avenue in Newton Falls and is missing. The police department released information about the boy’s disappearance on the police ...

Library will celebrate 1 year at Eastwood Mall

NILES — The public is invited to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of the Eastwood Mall Library on Wednesday. People can stop in during library hours and enjoy snacks and small giveaways while supplies last. The free event will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday.

91 years old and blazing trails

MILLINOCKET, Maine (AP) — More than 14 million older adults fall every year in the U.S., perhaps none so often as 91-year-old Dale Sanders. By his count, Sanders fell 71 times while reclaiming his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. Six were what he calls hard falls, including one that led to a brief hospitalization and another just 200 yards from the finish. But none were enough to permanently divert him from the 2,193-mile trail that runs between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy defines a ...

Group searches for missing Warren woman

WARREN — A search was carried out Sunday for Love’ Taylor, the 36-year-old Warren mother of three who has not been heard from for weeks. Amari Jackson, a friend, organized the search, which began at 2 p.m. Jackson posted on her Facebook page Sunday that the search will continue with more ...

Planned exhibit on Galliano canceled

NEW YORK (AP) — The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano — plans that had led to bitter backlash from the Jewish community and beyond because of the designer’s past antisemitic and racist statements. “John Galliano: Horizons,” the high-profile spring Costume Institute exhibit that was to be launched by the annual Met Gala next May, will be replaced by another exhibit, the museum said Monday. “Following thoughtful discussions with John Galliano, we have together decided not to proceed with the exhibition,” ...

CFMV seeks applicants for board of directors

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is inviting community members to apply for a spot on its board of directors. Applications are open through Sept. 18. The open call is part of CFMV's effort to expand beyond traditional board recruitment networks and make it easier for people throughout Mahoning and Trumbull counties to share their interest in helping guide the Foundation. “Strong boards are built through many kinds of knowledge and experience,” said Casey Krell, president of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley. “We want to hear from people who know and ...