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Our Heritage: Get to know the sisters of William McKinley

Local News July 27, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a weekly series on our region’s history coordinated by the Trumbull County Historical Society. President William McKinley was the seventh of nine children born to William McKinley Sr. and Nancy Allison McKinley. The family was of English and Scots-Irish descent. Of his five sisters, Anna and Helen worked as educators, while Mary and Sarah pursued more traditional family roles. His youngest sister, Abigail, died in infancy. Both the McKinley and Allison families were involved in the iron industry, leading to several relocations and children born in ...

YSU ROTC alumni gather for reunion

Trumbull County courts: Marriage licenses

Local News July 27, 2026

Marriage licenses granted July 13 to 17 in Trumbull County: Brian Luoma, 45, of Cortland, and Cori M. Rappach, 46, Cortland Gregory A. Daugherty, 57, Warren, and Marianne L. Daugherty, 57, Warren Debra L. Burgy, 61, Niles, and Neil P. Spelich, 60, Niles John M. Sterchi, 21, Newton Falls, and Kayla G. Thompson, 23, Newton Falls John M. Tutoki Jr., 33, Niles, and Shannen M. Baritell, 34, Niles Ellie B. Rinck, 20, Cortland, and Josue F. Pozos, 20, Lafayette, Indiana Jeffrey W. Skrobut, 41, Hubbard, and Brittany A. Stitt, 40, Hubbard Carrie I. Alexander, 46, Warren, and Robert L. ...

Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes

International News July 27, 2026

LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) — A raging wildfire in southwest France forced the evacuation of 55,000 people overnight Sunday, bringing the total forced out of their homes to a staggering 220,000 in one region alone, as flames crept ever closer to the wine region city of Bordeaux. Neighboring Spain oversaw its own fire evacuations on the country’s east coast. Shifting and gusting winds, as well as arid conditions, complicated massive efforts to limit the spread of the monster blaze burning out of control since midweek in France’s Gironde region, where Bordeaux is located. ...

Agenda

Community News July 27, 2026

• LORDSTOWN FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet at 6 p.m. today at the village municipal building. • MCDONALD VILLAGE COUNCIL will have a special meeting at 6 p.m. today at the municipal building to interview candidates for the vacant council seat. • WARREN BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the administration building. • NILES BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the school administration building. • WARREN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the township hall. • NEWTON FALLS PARK/ RECREATION BOARD will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the ...

Braceville residents fill time capsule

Local News July 27, 2026

BRACEVILLE — Township residents gathered at the safety service complex Sunday afternoon to take part in an event that will bridge generations: the filling of a community time capsule set to be opened in 2076 when America celebrates its tricentennial. Residents were encouraged to be part ...