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Ronald Reagan’s eldest son, Michael, dies at 80

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan and a conservative commentator, has died. He was 80. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced his death in a post on the social platform X on Tuesday, calling him “a steadfast guardian ...

CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who sold US secrets to Soviets, dies in prison

WASHINGTON (AP) — CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who betrayed Western intelligence assets to the Soviet Union and Russia in one of the most damaging intelligence breaches in U.S. history, has died in a Maryland prison. He was 84. A spokesperson for the Bureau of Prisons confirmed Ames died Monday. Ames, a 31-year CIA veteran, admitted being paid $2.5 million by Moscow for U.S. secrets from 1985 until his arrest in 1994. His disclosures included the identities of 10 Russian officials and one Eastern European who were spying for the United States or Great Britain, along with spy ...

Jacob Kois 1929-2026

WARREN — Jacob “Jake” Kois, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away early Monday morning, Jan. 5, 2026, notably after the Steelers beat the Ravens 26-24. Jake was born in 1929 in McClellantown, Pa., one of 14 brothers and sisters who were all kept busy on the ...

Loretta J. Smith 1947-2026

NEWTON FALLS — Loretta Joan Dye Smith, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 26, 1947, the beloved daughter of Eugene H. Dye and Betty F. Whitely Dye. Loretta was the devoted wife and true love of Stephen A. Smith, whom ...

Nancy Jane Kerr 1936-2025

WARREN — Nancy Jane Kerr, born Feb. 11, 1936, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. Born in Butler, Nancy was the daughter of the late Samuel Nagel Kerr and Elizabeth Ann Kerr Gaines. Nancy was a proud graduate and valedictorian of Butler High School. She went on to become a registered ...

Joseph M. Yauger 1988-2025

NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Joseph Michael Yauger, 37, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at his home. He was born in Youngstown and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 12 years, moving from Cortland and Warren. Joseph served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed watching Michigan ...