NEWTON FALLS — Trevor and Jennifer Debth of Raleigh, North Carolina are not leaving Newton Falls empty-handed as the couple are the winners of the five-month treasure hunt, which has brought hundreds of treasure seekers to the village. The Debths on Thursday visited Fieldview Acres ...
COLUMBUS — Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June. The indictment, returned in Ohio, charges all eight in two separate conspiracies, one to provide material support to terrorists and a second to commit murder on federal government territory and to murder a federal government official. It remains unclear from the court records how close the would-be attackers could have come to being able to carry out the plan had it not ...
YOUNGSTOWN — As the county continues to recover from Sunday’s storms, leaders and residents are still seeking clarity regarding how that recovery will be paid for. On Wednesday, Mahoning County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Coordinator Zach Williams told Boardman Township trustees ...
MAHONING RIVER PADDLING TRIP: A Mahoning River Paddling Trip will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Niles Riverside Park, East First St., Niles. The public can explore the Mahoning River with Buckeye Water to Trail Adventures for a guided paddle from Niles Riverside Park to Marshall Street in Girard. The 4.5 miles river trip allows people to enjoy the outdoors and learn about local waterways and experience the Mahoning River from a new perspective. A shuttle will be provided. All equipment is available, but people can bring their own kayaks. To reserve a spot call ...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico will request criminal charges over 17 Mexicans who died in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations by the Trump administration, officials said Thursday. Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco’s announcement Thursday further escalated tensions with the United States, as Mexico’s government has sharply criticized the treatment of its citizens under U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to increase deportations. The request, which carries no legal weight, will be submitted to state prosecutors’ offices and the U.S. Department of ...
HOWLAND — Conversations with a fiber optics company proved to be fruitful following a late June incident, and Howland Township officials are pushing for broader change across the state by encouraging legislators to consider safety changes. Trustees at Wednesday’s meeting authorized Administrator James Pantalone to prepare and send a letter to State Rep. Nick Santucci, R-Niles, State Sen. Sandra O’Brien, R-Lenox, Congressman Dave Joyce, R-Bainbridge, and the Trumbull County Commissioners outlining immediate concerns and safety issues regarding fiber-optic infrastructure ...
