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Business August 27, 2026

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Meta agreed Wednesday to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a landmark legal settlement that ended a trial over teen social media addiction and settled claims filed by nearly every state. The settlement resolved a pivotal case years in the making that sought to hold the tech giant accountable for the role its platforms played in undermining children’s mental health. The effort targeted features designed to hook young people’s attention. The agreement “institutes real change, ...

2 vehicles involved in Bazetta rollover crash

Local News August 27, 2026

BAZETTA TOWNSHIP — The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated a rollover crash at the intersection of state Route 305 and Durst Clagg Road in Bazetta Township on Tuesday night that resulted in two ambulances taking people from the scene to the hospital. The crash occurred at 7:18 p.m. and ...

Multi-Generational Center anniversary set

Community News August 27, 2026

25 YEAR CELEBRATION: The Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., is planning its 25th anniversary of service to the community 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 14. The event will include a reception in the gymnasium with live music, appetizers, and a cookie table. RSVP by Monday by calling 330-545-6596 or email ldedonato@multigen.org. CITYWIDE GARAGE SALES: Niles city will permit residents to host a summer citywide garage sale Friday through Sunday. There is no cost for registration with all fees waived for Niles residents. GREETING CARDS: The Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 ...

Ribbon cutting planned for veterans parking

Community News August 27, 2026

WARREN — The Trumbull County Family Court, in partnership with Trumbull County Veterans Services and the Trumbull County commissioners, will present a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. today Trumbull County recently painted and added signage for two reserved parking spots for veterans in front of the Family Court building at 220 Main Ave. Family Court Judges Samuel Bluedorn and David Engler said the event will honor veterans. Trumbull County Veterans Services Director Cari Delgado and other veteran agency representatives will help conduct the ceremony.

Sollitto suggests term limits for Niles leadership

Local News August 27, 2026

NILES — The city’s council president emphasized the value of change in local and federal government as to why he’s pushing for a citizen’s initiative on next year’s ballot. As part of his remarks at last week’s city council meeting, Council President Doug Sollitto noted past discussions in 2022 about council members going from a two-year to a four-year term, adding that they need to consider that “strongly.” Sollitto said it’s because he’s received legal counsel involved, and he’s looking at ways of imposing term limits on both council and the mayoral positions ...