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Curbstone idle on Monday The Curbstone Coaches will not be having their weekly luncheon on Monday. The 57th annual Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame Induction ceremony will be held this coming Sunday at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman. The keynote speaker will be former Pittsburgh Steelers stand out wide receiver Louis Lipps. This year’s event is sponsored by Briarfield Health Care Centers and Ed and Diane Reese. The cost of each ticket is $60 and $480 for a table of 8. The doors will open at 4:00 with dinner at 4:45 and the program will start at 6:00. If you have any questions ...

Champion holds off Lakeview, 4-3

CHAMPION — On Thursday, two of Trumbull County’s top softball teams, Champion and Lakeview, went at it. In a pitchers’ duel to the very end, Flashes sophomore Adalyn McIntosh’s first-inning home run made the difference in a 4-3 victory over the Bulldogs, in effect avenging a 7-3 ...

Canfield loses to Chagrin Falls, 9-7

CANFIELD — One seven-minute lapse cost the Canfield girls lacrosse team on Thursday at Bob Dove Field. Chagrin Falls scored four goals in the first several minutes of the second quarter, and the Cardinals couldn’t complete the comeback in a 9-7 loss in Canfield. “It’s definitely hard ...

Browns break ground on new stadium in Brook Park

BROOK PARK — Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family marked a significant milestone on Thursday with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new domed stadium scheduled to open for the 2029 season. There are still a couple of questions to be answered though even as construction ...

Paul Skenes earns another loss vs. Cardinals as Pirates get swept

PITTSBURGH — The almost maniacal preparation Paul Skenes pours into every start is already the stuff of legend, just two years into his career. Still, even the Pittsburgh Pirates ace knows no matter how his pregame routine goes, he’s never really sure what kind of stuff he’s going to ...

Capsules – May 1, 2026

Youngstown Phantoms, Zoldan family partners in Kentucky Derby contender Phantom Fireworks and the Zoldan family, prominent figures in the Youngstown community, are making headlines as part of the ownership group behind The Puma, a contender in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby, one of the most prestigious events in thoroughbred horse racing, will take place this Saturday, with The Puma currently listed at 10-1 odds. The Zoldan Family have partnered with four other entities in the ownership of The Puma. The horse will start from the 9th post position in the ...