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Trumbull County courts: Marriage licenses

Local News August 22, 2026

Marriage licenses granted Aug. 10-14 in Trumbull County: William J. Stephens, 64, Baker City, Oregon, and Mary E. Maras, 60, Girard Morgan H. Babcock, 27, Loch Lomond, California, and Danna M. Pino, 28, Loch Lomond, California Robert L. Melvin, 75, Kinsman, and Diana M. Lupyon, 74, Kinsman Tina M. Hatcher, 52, West Farmington, and James A. Sanders, 52, West Farmington Brittany N. Marquis, 41, Niles, and Jamie R. Dulka, 45, Niles Ronald O. Diggs, 65, Warren, and Crystal F. Johnson, 64, Columbus Tina M. Jones, 44, Youngstown, and John P. C. Sparger, 43, Youngstown Brooke E. ...

Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected

National News August 22, 2026

PHOENIX (AP) — Enrollment in the biggest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. dropped by more than 13% in a 12-month span — a decline far steeper than the government estimated as work requirements and other provisions of President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” take hold. Those losing coverage in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, include people who don’t meet the tightening requirements to participate, and, advocates say, some who qualify for the help but are rejected because they miss deadlines or don’t have the needed documentation ...

Boxy Jeep Grand Wagoneer has it all

Business August 22, 2026

To make its Jeep Grand Wagoneer more competitive in the premium luxury SUV segment, the company dropped 2026 prices by up to $18,000. It’s part of a mid-year refresh that, among other things, deleted all chrome moldings throughout its nearly 19-foot length. It seats up to eight in three rows depending on seat configuration and has a massive cargo hold with all three rows in their upright and power reclining position. Aimed squarely at the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator ultra luxury segment, the Jeep is a worthy competitor although it lacks longevity. Available in six ...

Suspect in Howland standoff identified

Local News August 22, 2026

HOWLAND — The suspect in a standoff that concluded with the person committing suicide earlier this month has been identified. According to an email from the U.S. Marshals Northern District of Ohio office, the Trumbull County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as Robert P. Young, 52. The representative said that the agency’s violent fugitive task force received information that Young, who has been on the run since 2022, was hiding in a house in the 3900 block of Highlawn Avenue SW, Howland. He was noted to have an extensive violent criminal history and was wanted by the ...

ODOT announces new road adjustments for I-76/80

Local News August 22, 2026

In addition to previously announced road closures for the Interstate 80/76 pavement rehabilitation project in Austintown and Jackson townships, I-80 westbound between Salt Springs Road and state Route 46 will be reduced to one lane through the end of the month. Also, the ramp from I-80 west to Route 46 will be closed through late August. The detour will be I-80 westbound to I-76 westbound to Bailey Road to I-76 eastbound to I-80 eastbound to Route 46.

Judge responds to bid to pull her from case

Local News August 22, 2026

WARREN — Warren Municipal Court Judge Natasha Natale has filed a response to an affidavit filed by an attorney with the Ohio Public Defender’s Office asking that the Ohio Supreme Court disqualify Natale from hearing a criminal case. Assistant Public Defender Shawna Merkich, who works in the Trumbull County public defender’s office, filed the affidavit regarding a criminal case involving a 19-year-old Youngstown man charged with misdemeanor criminal trespassing at Warren G. Harding High School on Aug. 21, 2025. The case involved several people seen on surveillance video ...